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Provides a disaster relief program consisting of several basic services to address many of the typical needs of a disaster survivor. Disaster relief is flexible; services are adapted to the specific needs of individuals and communities and scalable according to the magnitude of the disaster.

Offers visits in the homes of eligible parents during pregnancy and early infancy to help improve their personal health and development during the prenatal period and learn to care for the child following birth. The visits encourage good nutrition; and provide information regarding danger signs in pregnancy, preparation for labor and delivery, breastfeeding and other feeding options, baby supplies, basic infant care, newborn behaviors and child development. They help to ensure that infants and toddlers are nurtured, live in a safe environment in and around the home and receive proper health care.

Also provides structured opportunities for parents to engage in recreational activity or sport in cooperation with their infants or young children, or to participate in teaching their youngsters leisure-time skills.

Provide free immunizations to eligible persons through the Vaccines for Children Program or Vaccines for Adults Program. Provide immunizations on sliding fee scale for all other persons.

Provides a client-choice food pantry in which individuals can choose the food and household items they desire. Guests must bring their own bags or boxes for groceries.

Offers food delivery to low income seniors, low income housing projects, and people shut in due to illness or medical handicap.

Provides a range of services for Sioux City residents, including utility services. The center also supports animal control, garbage/refuse collection, and general city information.

Provides hunter safety classes, camping, fishing and boating information. Outdoor recreational opportunities are available through county parks and outdoor wildlife areas. Also maintains county parks and recreation areas. In addition, the organization supports access to public lands and resources that promote safe, responsible outdoor recreation for residents and visitors.

Helps low-income households increase the energy efficiency of their homes and save money on fuel costs. Typical energy-saving measures include sealing air leaks, installing insulation in attics, walls and crawl spaces, tuning and upgrading heating systems, and installing low-cost energy conservation measures.

-- Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes committed within the County.

-- Advises and represents the County Board and the elected and appointed officials of the County.

-- Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection.

-- Goes to court to collect unpaid child support.

Reviews the status of committed offenders, determines when committed offenders are released on parole, fixes parole condition, may revoke parole and issue warrants to arrest parole violators, and discharges an offender upon expiration of the parole term.

Visits and inspects state and local prisons or jails.

Recommends parole legislation to the Governor.

Provides a thrift store.

Jail offers counseling for inmates only, incarceration, GED program for inmates, and house arrest.

Community Center provides Work Release Program and Day Reporting program, which offers educational, rehabilitative, and counseling sessions for detainees.

Employment agency for job seekers with developmental disabilities.

Career planning, job placement, and ongoing support and consultation to employee and employer.

Provides community based day services, residential supports, and respite services.

Diversity training to employers on working with people experiencing developmental disabilities.

Provides enhanced services to pregnant and post-partum women, health education services such as the importance of continued prenatal care, prenatal and postpartum nutrition education services, normal changes during pregnancy, self-care during pregnancy, and warning signs to report to a doctor. Can also provide information on labor and delivery, the normal process of labor, signs of labor, coping skills, danger signs, referrals to child birth classes, and breastfeeding information and support!

Presumptive eligibility for Medicaid can be processed by staff at New Opportunities, Inc. Presumptive eligibility is temporary Title 19 insurance for pregnant women while it is being determined if eligible for Medicaid services.

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Licenses and Permits: driver's licenses, motorcycle licenses, chauffeur's license photo identification ($5) and permits for commercial licenses are obtained at this site. The Iowa driver's license knowledge examination is printed in the following languages: Albanian, Arabic, Bosnian, Burmese, Cambodian, Chinese, English, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hmong, Italian, Korean, Laotian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Individuals may consult with their local driver's license examiner if special translation arrangements are needed.

REAL ID can be obtained at the DOT office. Beginning October 1, 2020, TSA will require that you show a REAL ID-compliant license or ID to go through airport security. The REAL ID will also allow entrance into Federal or nuclear facilities. Documents required include proof of identification (official birth certificate with a seal, valid U.S. passport, or most recent U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services immigration or refugee document), proof of social security number (social security card or W-2/1099), proof of residency (2 items showing your name and address where you live, no PO boxes e.g. utility bill, credit card bill statement, pay stub), proof of any legal name changes (marriage certificate, divorce decree, court order under petition for name change).

ONLINE RENEWAL system allows U.S. citizens to view their driving record and renew their license online (open to older adults ages 70 and older, must have a valid driver's license, must not have any medical/vision conditions that may impact ability to drive and must have same address and name) https://mymvd.iowadot.gov/Account/Login

HIGHWAY HELPER, call 9-1-1 COMMERCIAL VEHICLE INFORMATION - 800-925-6469 (toll free in Iowa) TRUCK PERMITS - 515-237-3264 PUBLIC TRANSIT - 515-239-1875 or www.iatransit.com AVIATION - 515-239-1691 or www.iawings.com RAIL - 515-239-1052 or www.iowarail.com BICYCLISTS - 515-239-1713 or www.iowabikes.comMULTI-USE TRAILS - 515-233-7733 or www.iowabikes.comWATERWAYS - 515-239-1653 or www.dot.state.ia.us/barge.htm