Offers programs for county residents who meet certain income and resource guidelines including general assistance such as rent, utilities, provisions for food and nonfood items, emergency medical and dental services, and funeral expenses. Also includes legal services when funding is available.
Offers resources for farm families. Information available for connecting with resources in other states, USDA Economic research, sustainable Ag issues, financing options, Farm Management Advisory Services, dispute resolution and mental health questions, legal issues and veteran assistance programs.
Community Assistance-Provides resources for health, financial, and public services in the community-Assistance with accessing public assistance program and benefits-Assistance completing forms and making phone calls on an individual’s behalf-Referrals for basic needs and emergency assistance-Employment services and consultations-Access to legal and...
Provides comprehensive services for victims of domestic violence. Services include shelters for those affected by domestic violence and Outreach Services. Shelter location is confidential and not available to the general public. Outreach Services include counseling, court assistance and public education and presentations. Services also include supp...
DSAOC is a crisis based shelter that offers a host of assistance to victims and their children fleeing domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, stalking and violent crimes. DSAOC shelter services are available 24/7, 365 days a year. Services within the shelter are all free of charge, confidential and supports the survivor's ability to once a...
Accessline provides free legal advice, brief service and representation to low-income people on areas such as: consumer law, family law, housing law, public benefits, disability benefits, employment/unemployment, public benefits, clearing a criminal history and educational rights.After contacting one of the hotlines, cases may be referred to Legal ...
Mental Health advocacy and general assistance.
Provides assistance for basic needs, including rent assistance, utilities assistance, and county burial.
General Assistance helps with rent and utility payments that prevent eviction or utility shut-off.
Provides general assistance and mental health services.
Tutoring for children under age 12 from low income families. Dyslexia tutoring available.Job readiness training class and work experience training and community service opportunities available. Transportation to job fairs (must meet qualifications; determined upon intake). Computer lab available to fill out applications on line. GED classes and...
General assistance provides emergency financial assistance for utilities.Offers a medical equipment loan program, which also accepts donations of medical equipment.Provides notary services and voter registration.Handles applications for Senior Freeze/Property Taxes and Circuit Breaker program for seniors and disabled persons, as well as food stamps...
Iowa Bar Association services include an online Find a Lawyer program, Living Will forms, and the Handbook for Older Iowans, which covers health care decisions, wills, power of attorney, and landlord tenant rights. The handbook is available at no cost through the bar association, or at www.iowabar.org.
Works to resolve problems and complaints from, and on behalf of, residents of nursing homes or assisted living facilities.Information and assistance on questions and concerns related to long-term care and residents' rights to residents, family members and others.Education on long-term care and residents' rights to facility staff and community group...
Works to identify or investigate concerns made by or on behalf of people living in long-term care facilities. Assistance may include: investigation and work to resolve the problem, information on laws and regulations, how to choose a long-term care facility or answering questions about life at a facility. Assist callers in level of care needed (inf...
Investigates and processes claims relating to unpaid wages, vacation pay, unpaid expenses, unauthorized deductions, minimum wage, and related matters. If a case cannot be settled or mediated, the Iowa Division of Labor may file a suit against the employer.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR services include:NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD administers the nation's principal labor law designed to protect the rights of employees, in the private sector and U.S. Postal Service, to engage or not to engage in union or other concerted actions.WAGE AND HOUR LAW administers and enforces the Fair Labor Standards ...
Free legal assistance with civil legal problems involving basic necessities for low-income individuals in all 99 Iowa counties. Assistance ranges from providing counsel and advice to representation before various agencies and courts.Community legal education presentations offered, as well as over 20 printed booklets on various legal topics; a wide...
Case managers assist families and individuals experiencing a personal crisis. Information and referrals provided for a variety of needs. Direct services include budgeting, funeral assistance, elder care services, and application/forms assistance for tribal and government programs.
Education and assistance for Medicare beneficiaries. Homestead exemptions filing assistance. Estate planning seminars.
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