REFUGEE SERVICES | IOWA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Seeks, as resources allow, to help refugees and asylees reach economic self-sufficiency and to them with any problems, interests and concerns they may have. The Bureau of Refugee Services works to serve as a central clearinghouse in order to refer refugees and asylees to any resource necessary and available to them. The Bureau is the service agency for all refugees enrolled in FIP, the state welfare reform program.
Now offering a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) program. This program will help participants prepare for the class, enroll into the DMACC CDL program at no cost, and obtain a job after completion. Participants will also qualify for "Jump Start" training specially designed to help English Language Learners.
Physical Address
1900 Carpenter Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314
Hours
Mon 8 am - 4:30 pm; Tue 8 am - 4:30 pm; Wed 8 am - 4:30 pm; Thu 8 am - 4:30 pm; Fri 8 am - 4:30 pm;
Fax
(515) 564-4148
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Application process
Call or visit website for more information
Fee
None for most services, Court interpretation/translation $25.00/hr
Required documents
Social Security Card, Photo ID, proof of income (others might be requested)
Eligibility
Currently serves all legally admitted refugee or asylees who have been in the U.S. for less than 5 years and those granted asylum
Languages
English
Service area
Iowa
Agency info
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Provides Public Health and Human services to the community.