Assists minority clients (immigrant, refugees, vulnerable populations) with case management of five areas: food security, employment, mental and physical health care access, housing and immigration legal status. May help resolve any issue for a newcomer, either on-site or with the assistance of our partnering organizations and businesses.Clients ca...
Case mangement for immigrant and refugees. Assists or refers with job applications, housing applications, DHS applications, medical applications, agency referrals, notarizations, and more.
A forum for enhancing the quality of life of all the Bhutanese people living in Iowa. To promote, protect and preserve the rich cultural Bhutan heritage through empowerment and collaboration. Services include Citizenship education and application assistance, Green Card application assistance, cultural heritage programs, translation and interpretati...
Recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) as a qualified immigration legal service provider. All practicing immigration specialists have received extensive education and training in immigration law and have obtained BIA accreditation. An immigration attorney is also available for individuals in removal or deportation proceedings who need...
GED (General Education Development) and ABE (Adult Basic Education) classes for those seeking to obtain their high school equivalency diploma.ESL (English as a Second Language) classes are 'open entry' throughout the year, providing instruction in English speaking, reading, writing, and listening for adults who range in ability from absolute non-sp...
Advocates help those who have a mental illness and/or co-occurring substance use disorder and experiencing homelessness or near homelessness become eligible for SSI or SSDI benefits.
Social workers link older adults, their families, and their caregivers with information on federal, state, and local services and benefits available to persons ages 50 and older. Outreach services include home visits to assess for support and service needs, assistance with accessing them, and provision of ongoing monitoring. Social Workers help c...
Provides assistance with completing advance directive documents such as a Living Wills or Medical Power of Attorney. These documents help make wishes known up front, regarding any future medical treatment and care, should the individual become unable to voice their needs.
Benefit specialist assists eligible individuals applying for SSI/SSDI. Must be experiencing homelessness or at risk for homelessness and have a mental illness.
Assistance with information, referral, distribution and completion of applications for the Food Assistance Program (formerly food stamps).
Benefit specialist assists eligible individuals applying for SSI/SSDI. Must be experiencing homelessness or at risk for homelessness and have a mental illness.
Increases awareness of public benefits to emergency food recipients, provides assistance to new applicants and help determining eligibility, provides assistance for current recipient recertification, and works alongside agencies to continue outreach efforts.Monthly gross income guidelines per household size for SNAP:1- $1,7552- $2,3713- $2,9874- $3...
Helps families and individuals navigate the SNAP (formerly food stamps) application process, understand program benefits, provides assistance for current recipient recertification, access additional community resources, and works alongside agencies to continue outreach efforts. Staff have full access to the DHHS database and other resources needed ...
SNAP (food stamps) application assistance.
Receive non-monetary assistance with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid, housing authority applications, etc.
Investigates employment discrimination cases for individuals who are employed in Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
For legal issues affecting people age 60 and over. The hotline is staffed by an experienced paralegal conferring with an attorney.
Legal services for persons age 60 and over and their spouses. Specializes in elder law and provides assistance with simple wills, powers of attorney for health care, living wills, durable powers of attorney, Medicare/Medicaid, etc.
Case Management Services (CMS) helps to coordinate and manage care on behalf of the client. Grants are offered to assist with chore, housekeeping, lifeline, and respite care.Legal services.Long-Term Care Ombudsman.Senior centers provide a variety of services including congregate and home delivered meals, social activities, and educational programs....
National consumer engagement initiative to improve care at the end of life.Free brochures and web information on a wide range of end-of-life topics including advance care planning, caregiving, hospice and palliative care, grief and loss, and pain.Referrals to local hospice providers.
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