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Offers FIP (Family Investment Program) a cash assistance program for children and their families who have low income, also available to relatives caring for children whose parents are not in the home. The goal of FIP is to help families leave poverty and become self supporting, can participate for up to 60 months. FIP is Iowa's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.

Thanksgiving community meal served Nov 24, 2026, 11:30 am-1 pm. No registration is required; this is a sit-down, in-person meal.

Christmas community meal served Dec 22, 2026, 11:30 am-1:30 pm. No registration required; this is a sit-down, in-person meal.

Christmas assistance/toys and ham (in partnership with Toys for Tots). Registration open Oct 26-Nov 17, 2026. Sign up online at sacedarrapids.org, click on Holiday Assistance. Call for (319) 364-9131 for assistance if unable to do this. Households with children ages newborn up to 14 (on 12/25) can sign up for toys and a ham. Households without children eligible for toys can sign up for a ham.

Offers SERVSAFE® classes for food service professionals, providing comprehensive training on food hazards, proper food handling practices, and regulatory requirements to ensure food safety and prevent foodborne-illness outbreaks. 

Offers computer education and access to computer technologies to individuals ages 55 and older.

Identifies disadvantaged youth in grades 6-12 who have potential for post-secondary education, and encourages them to graduate from secondary schools and enroll in post-secondary education.

Services may include after school and tutorial homework assistance, career exploration activities, providing and assisting in completion of the ACT, college campus tours, and academic advising.

Staff encourages high school dropouts to return to school.

Participating schools:

- Middle Schools: Culler, Dawes, Lefler, Mickle, Park.

- High Schools: Northeast, Northstar, Lincoln High.

Fitness opportunities including cardio and weight training, fitness classes, personal and group training, basketball courts, as well as a pool. Classes and other amenities vary based on location.

Provides on-site child watch, swim lessons, and youth sports. Day camps also offered during out of school time.

Educational information offered related to disaster preparedness and recovery, beef cattle production, and cropping and water systems.

Provides long-term care to help veterans and their families when dealing with a disability, chronic (long-lasting) illness, or serious health issues related to aging. Long-term health care services include 24-hour nursing and medical care, physical therapy, and help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, making meals, and taking medicine.

Provides inoculation of dogs/cats against rabies and issuing inoculation tags for each dog/cat owned and or housed within the county, handling calls for service concerning all animal bites, animal welfare, and problems relating to invasive dogs/cats throughout the county, and handling stray dogs/cats in the unincorporated part of the county.

Admissions conducts assessments, identifies treatment needs, identifies the least restrictive treatment environment, and transfers individuals to that setting in the least amount of time. The program is designed to conduct thorough psychological evaluations and physical exams, and to begin a medication and treatment regime.

- Forensic Mental Health Services (FMHS) provides a 128-bed male treatment facility which serves the State of Nebraska for individuals mainly involved in the legal system.

- Sexual Offenders Community Residential Program provides comprehensive treatment to individuals who demonstrate a pattern of sexually deviant behavior. Aftercare services are also provided for individuals who have successfully completed the treatment program and are reintegrating into the community.

- The Whitehall Program is for adolescents who have sexually offended provides residential levels of care. Referrals are accepted for males ages 12-18. Located near the Wesleyan University campus and in the community. Contact the program by calling (402) 471-6969.

- Forensic Psychiatric Services provides beds and evaluation and assessments for individuals as ordered by the Nebraska legal court systems.

Focuses on improving the nutrition, food safety, and physical activity of Nebraska's youth and adults. Includes diabetes education.

Provides a a no-kill shelter and rescue for homeless, injured, neglected, or surrendered animals. Provides care and rehabilitation for the animals housed at the shelter. Services include animal adoptions and low cost spay and neuter program.

Provides a one-day summer camp-style experience for youth who have experienced the loss of the loved one and their parents/guardians. Families will learn tools to help them grieve in a healthy way, while connecting with other families. Activities are designed to help youth navigate grief emotions and learn coping skills. Camp activities include:

• Arts and crafts
• Bingo with prizes
• Singing
• Family activities
• Pet therapy
• Live book reading
• Games
• Breakfast and lunch provided

Works to end homelessness one person at a time. Offering seven homes across the community, where individuals enrolled in our 12- to 18-month Pathways to Progress Program receive support. This intensive program follows a four-phase system, addressing seven key areas of instability to help participants regain stability and independence.

Provides parent education and support to parents with children ages 0-2.5. Each session is personalized, and parents may receive information on topics such as how to sooth a crying baby, child development, medical and dental health, family planning, school readiness, and more.