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HOLIDAY ADOPTION PROGRAM | WEST CENTRAL COMMUNITY ACTION

Holiday Adoption program.

For Christmas 2025, the deadline to apply for Shelby County is December 1st.

For Monona County, deadline is December 5, 2025, and must be a client receiving services from LIHEAP. Call to make appointment for LIHEAP and then receive application for Holiday Adoption.

This program is especially designed to help families who are facing financial hardships and are unable to afford a Christmas dinner or new toys and warm clothing for their children. The Holiday Adoption Program hopes to address the needs of low-income children and families during the holidays and winter season.

Physical Address

801-b 10th Street, Onawa, IA 51040

Hours

Hours vary by office location

Voice

(712) 755-5602

Main | Shelby County Office

Voice

(712) 423-2603

Alternate | Monona County Office

Application process

Call or visit for services

Fee

None

Required documents

Varies by service

Eligibility

Open to families who meet income guidelines, reside in the county, have children ages 18 and under (along with seniors ages 65 and above) and are LIHEAP eligible or at or below 200% poverty

Languages

English

Service area

Shelby County, Iowa
Monona County, Iowa

Agency info

WEST CENTRAL COMMUNITY ACTION

Community action agency.