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Offers visitation program for low-income families providing free services in partnership with their FaDSS Family Development Specialist who works with the whole family to address their basic needs, improve child well being, and develop career opportunities.

Provides individuals diagnosed with pre-diabetes or diabetes the resources and support needed to live active and healthy lives. Services include self-care education for optimal blood sugar control, classes and/or individual appointments focused on diabetes management, ongoing diabetes education, nutrition counseling, and early identification of potential complications.

LIHEAP (low income home energy assistance program) provides assistance with a utility bill. Applications are accepted November 1 – August 15; for elderly or disabled individuals applications are accepted starting October 1. Income must fall within 200% of poverty guideline. Call for an appointment. A letter has been sent to those who may be eligible for early application in August or September.

Some applicants may qualify for the Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP), where an eligible client pays a percentage of their income, receives a monthly benefit towards their utility bill, and receives a reduction in overdue payments for every on-time payment they make by the bill due date. Contact for more information.

If the homeowner's furnace is not working or is dangerous or emitting carbon monoxide into the household, LIHEAP may be able to provide a furnace repair or replacement. Contact for more information.

**This program is not designed to pay a household's total energy costs. The program will provide supplemental assistance based on several factors. This is a one-time payment to your energy provider.

DMARC Food Pantry is offered once per month to all Des Moines Metro area residents that includes personal care items, when available. Clients can come everyday we're open for Anytime items.

Provides a clothing closet for families that access our DMARC food pantry. Families are able to receive 5 items per family member per month. Provides both adult and children clothing. Clothing donations are accepted

Provides assistance to secure homes for hot and cold weather, making homes more energy efficient.

Provides a program designed for senior volunteers (55+) to help children and special needs children with pre-reading and reading skills, homework, play games or share stories.

Pediatric clinic on wheels that delivers medical and dental care to uninsured children across the region. Services offered include:

- School and sports physicals.

- Primary care.

- Diagnosis.

- Treatment of chronic conditions, including asthma and obesity care.

- Immunizations.

- Lead and hemoglobin point of care testing.

- Dental care.

- Referral for specialty care.

Provides a monthly income for individuals to be used to pay for food, rent/shelter, utilities, clothing, medical care, or other items considered essential.

Provides Family Medicine, Primary Care, laboratory services, and acute care.

Offers behavioral health services to support children, youth, adults, and families with mental health or substance use concerns. Services may include assessment, counseling, therapy, psychiatry, medication support, care coordination, and referrals.

Provides shelter for transient men only, with meals, beds, clothing, and showers. Maximum stay is 4 months.

Provides a home-delivered meal program that is available to seniors 60 and older who are homebound, unable to cook for themselves, and have no one to cook for them.

Diabetic approved meals available.

Children's health services include:

- Dental screening, education, referral to dentist after age 3.

- Developmental Screening, Vision Screening, Hearing and Speech Screening.

- Nutrition assessment and counseling by WIC (Women, Infant, Child) Nutritionist.

- Blood pressure testing.

- Health history assessment.

- Immunizations.

- Parent education and counseling.

- Lead testing when appropriate.

Services to persons with developmental disabilities.

Residential services, alternative living.

Vocational services.

Family and medical support services, respite care.

Supported employment services and job search.

Contract Procurement/ Enclaves/Business in Industry.

Shared Living Provider.

Clinic services are available, by appointment only, to people age 60 years and over.

Services available may include:

- Comprehensive foot and ear care.

- Blood pressure screenings.

- Blood glucose screenings.

- Cholesterol screenings.

- Osteoporosis screenings.

- Health promotion education.

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. 

Provides a food and clothing pantry to those in need.