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Provides a Spanish grief support group for people facing similar challenges with grief. Individuals can share their experiences, coping strategies, and give emotional support in a confidential environment. There is also a group for children on the same day and time (pizza is provided for children's group).

Offers the Children Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, education about lead poisoning, and lead testing.

Offers Child Care Expense Assistance through the Iowa Department of Human services is available to the children of income-eligible parents who are absent for a portion of the day due to employment or participation in academic or vocational training or PROMISE JOBS activities. Assistance may also be available for a limited period of time to the children of a parent looking for employment. APPLY TO BE A REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDER. SEARCH FOR REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS at www.hhs.iowa.gov

Senior centers provide a place for congregate meals, as well as social activities, games, educational programs, etc.

Rent or utility assistance may be available to individuals or families with an eviction notice or utility shut-off notice.

Provides community development services to support and regulate city development. Services include reviewing and approving development plans and building permits, managing planning projects, and enforcing building, zoning, subdivision, housing, and nuisance codes and ordinances in accordance with the Municipal Code.

Provides financial assistance to households with a termination notice or past-due balance on their water utilities. Eligible applicants can receive up to $200 per year through this program (two times, up to $100 each ask. If you are not a Norwalk resident and have a termination notice on your water,  call to see if any other assistance is available.

Utility assistance for low income households, including the LIHEAP program during winter months.

LIHEAP aids qualifying low-income Iowa households (homeowners and renters) in the payment of a portion of their residential heating costs for the winter heating season, to encourage regular utility payments and promote energy awareness, and to encourage reduction of energy usage through energy efficiency and client education.

Teaches children the functional skills needed for independence in play, motor skills development, self-care, and socialization.

Services available to assist with:

- Sensory integration therapy.

- Fine motor skills therapy.

- Gross motor skills therapy.

- Handwriting therapy.

- Social skills therapy.

- Grooming and hygiene.

- Self-feeding.

- Self-care skills.

- Motor planning disorders/dyspraxia.

Provides community events, adult classes such as English as a second language and citizenship classes. Also helps with applications and forms. 

Offers free, confidential support to help people through mental health, substance use, or emotional crises. Trained responders provide support, help to calm stressful situations, and connect individuals with the care they need. Callers may reach out if they or a friend, family member, or neighbor is:

- Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or hopeless.

- Talking about suicide or self-harm.

- Acting out in a way that seems unsafe or concerning.

- Struggling with stress, loss, addiction, or mental health concerns.

- In need of help but unsure where to start.

If needed, a team member can meet in person, typically within 30 minutes. Responders listen, offer support, assess safety, and help plan next steps. Follow-up support is available. No police are involved.

Offers assistance to clients to find other local community resources as needed.

Offers rent assistance, up to $800, for those in need. There are requirements to be approved. See website for complete details. Once approved, applicant must attend a Financial Literacy workshop before payment is made to the landlord.

Parks and recreation department serving the city of Rockford. Provides a wide range of activities for individuals of all ages. Lewis Lemon Community Center (LLCC) and Washington Park Community Center (WPCC) also offer sports programs for youth.

LLCC and WPCC Sports: Community center members are invited to participate in various sports teams. All practices take place on site. Competitions take place between local community centers and other not for profit organizations.

Sports offered:

- Flag football

- Basketball

- Cheerleading

- Aldeen Golf Club

- Ingersoll Golf Course

- Sandy Hollow Golf Course

- Sinnissippi Golf Course

Ice Facilities:

- Carlson Ice Arena

- Junior IceHogs Training Facility

- Riverview Ice House

Swimming Pools:

- Alpin Pool

- Harkins Aquatic Center

- Sand Park Pool

Sports:

- Clarence Hicks Memorial Sports Park

- Disc Golf

- Indoor Sports Center

- Mercyhealth Sportscore One

- Mercyhealth Sportscore

Collects property taxes, conducts annual tax sale for delinquent taxes, processes vehicle transactions, issues driver's licenses, and issues motor vehicle titles and registrations.

Community health care clinic. Some services may be referred to other providers or physicians.

Offers rewards to residents that have information about a crime or suspicious activity if a crime is in progress.

Collects property taxes, conducts annual tax sale for delinquent taxes, processes vehicle transactions, issues driver's licenses, and issues motor vehicle titles and registrations.

Provides case management for budgeting, money management/payee services,  and nursing home placement for the mentally ill. Also helps to provide linkage following discharge from both state operated facilities and hospitals.

Community colleges include Scott, Clinton, and Muscatine Community Colleges. Offers certificate, diploma, and degree programs and provide continuing education opportunities in many areas.

Non-traditional Careers for Women and Minorities program encourages women to follow higher-paying, non-traditional careers. Short-term, pre-vocational training is available.