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Provides consultation, information and referral services at all stages of the adoption process, and placement services for prospective adoptive families. 

We serve Expecting families looking to place a child for adoption, including from unplanned pregnancies or older children, prospective foster families, families looking to adopt children, including international adoptions and children with special needs and families that have already adopted children.

General Assistance is a county-funded program that can help with emergency financial needs including: Current rent Current utility monthly usage including water, electric, or gas Burial/cremation assistance Does not assist with deposits of any kind. Eligibility is based on Federal Poverty Guidelines. All funding approved through General Assistance will be paid directly to the vendor or landlord. General Assistance is located within the Auditor's Office on the main floor of the Poweshiek County Courthouse.

Childhood and adult vaccines and flu shots available.

Program for learning essential skills to navigate everyday challenges and responsibilities successfully. Helps to identify barriers and commit to financial and personal goals, creating a path toward stability.

Food pantry that offers both drive-thru and walk-up services. One visit per month.

Offers services for homeless youth and their families. Helps students enroll or stay in school. Connects families to community resources for health, transportation, food, and more.

Free round-trip handicap-accessible transportation for Council Bluffs patients from residence or place of employment. Also offers delivery of All Care prescriptions.

Character and leadership development. Programs include aquatics, arts, sports, fitness and recreation, health and life skills, educational and career development, job training, career preparation, tutoring services, and age appropriate community service.

Outdoor activities, including Carter Lake Summer Camp (Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm).

Meals served. Limited bus service - call for details.

Offers instruction in brass, keyboard, guitar, percussion, vocal, and dance is offered as part of an after-school program designed to provide supervised care for school-age children during the week. The program operates as an extended child care service, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for children while their parents are occupied. Additionally, the program functions as a neighborhood multipurpose center, offering a variety of structured activities and services that cater to the diverse needs and interests of the community.

Offers a free and confidential crisis line for veterans. Can also help with local suicide prevention coordinators, who can connect veterans to ongoing counseling and services in their area.

Offers a food pantry delivery service to the greater Polk County area in the Des Moines, IA metropolitan area. For delivery services individuals must call and provide basic information about their household to receive food.  Requests for delivery are taken on a first-come first-serve basis. Individuals requesting a delivery must call from Mon-Wed 9 am-12 pm, and all orders are delivered on Thursdays. 

Offers a variety of programs. Services include community literacy, free English classes, and GED prep. 

Assists individuals in overcoming substance use problems, from unhealthy alcohol use to life-threatening addiction. Inpatient and outpatient programs available.