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Identifies, investigates, and attempts to control disease outbreaks in the community. CUPHD Communicable Disease Investigator works with the state health department and local health care providers. Investigators conduct a confidential interview with persons diagnosed with an infectious disease that could lead to an outbreak. Interviews help confirm to the diagnosis, determine the source of infection, and limit the spread of the disease.

Provides caseworkers who respond to and investigate reports of abuse, neglect (including self-neglect and hoarding), and exploitation. Caseworkers develop and implement a care plan in order to stabilize the situation and reduce the risk of further harm. Anyone who suspects abuse or neglect should report it. All reports are confidential. Reports can be anonymous.

Administers local government projects and programs on behalf of City Council.

Public health agency.

Information and referral for communities and individuals on any physical, social, mental, and environmental health problems, health statistics, needs assessments, health information, health planning, technical assistance in program planning.

Offers service coordination for persons with developmental disabilities, including comprehensive assessments to identify developmental delays and disabilities. Provides life span individual service coordination and assists the individual and family by conducting a pre-screening to determine need, building relationships with staff, case coordination/management, finding specialized services for individuals with disabilities, and information and referral. 

Developmental assessments may involve evaluations of cognitive functioning, communication skills, independent living abilities, social and emotional development, and motor functioning, conducted by a team of professionals to recommend appropriate treatment and care.

Offers to help children in grades 4-12 develop knowledge and skills. Services include learning about citizenship, leadership, cooking, arts and crafts, mechanics and technology, horticulture, agriculture, and other subjects. To teach young people about these subjects, the 4-H program uses the learn-by-doing method of instruction.

Disaster Assistance is money or direct assistance to individuals, families and businesses in an area whose property has been damaged or destroyed by a disaster and whose losses are not covered by insurance. It is meant to help with critical expenses that cannot be covered in other ways. This assistance is not intended to restore damaged property to its condition before the disaster. If an Iowa county has received an Individual Assistance declaration, residents are eligible to register with FEMA. Call (800) 621-3362 or TTY (800) 462-7585, Mon-Sun 6 am-12 midnight Central; or apply online www.disasterassistance.gov. Have this information when applying: --Social Security number --Address of the damaged home or apartment --Mailing address --Telephone number --Description of the damage --Information about insurance coverage --Bank account and routing numbers for direct deposit of funds

FEMA works with every household on a case-by-case basis. How to apply: -- Visit DisasterAssistance.gov -- Call FEMA directly at (800) 621-FEMA. [(800) 621-3362)] -- Download and use the FEMA app FEMA can provide money that does not have to be repaid for:

-- Serious needs, such as food, water, medicine, baby formula -- Displacement, if you can’t stay in your home because of the damage. -- Home repairs and rental assistance -- Other needs, such as replacing personal property Only one registration per household is needed. When applying,​​​​​​​​​ have the following information available: -- Address with Zip Code -- Condition of your damaged home -- Insurance information, if available -- Social Security Number of one member of the household -- Phone number where you can be contacted -- Address where you can get mail or an email address -- Bank account information for direct deposit of funds

By law, FEMA is not allowed to pay for losses covered by insurance, so please stay in close contact with your insurance agency.  If insurance will not cover all your losses, you are encouraged to apply.  You can apply whether you have insurance or not. In coming days and in coordination with state and local emergency management, FEMA will have staff visiting impacted neighborhoods. They will carry official ID and will not ask for money. This will include staff who are assessing damage and providing information to residents.

Extended outpatient and continuing care services for adults and adolescents. Offers treatment in both group and individual settings.

Nutrition education and counseling, supplemental foods, and information for women, children, and infants about other health services based on assessment findings.

Provides engineering and design of County roadway projects, including local resurfacing and bridge replacement. The division is responsible for the construction and maintenance of the County Secondary Road System, including ditch cleaning, roadway surface repairs, bridge and culvert repairs, and snow removal.

Offers to advocate for the rights and needs of Medicaid managed care members in Iowa who live or receive care in a health care facility, assisted living program or elder group home, as well as members enrolled in one of Medicaid’s home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver programs (AIDS/HIV, Brain Injury, Children’s Mental Health, Elderly, Health and Disability, Intellectual Disability and Physical Disability).

Provides recreational activities, including:

• Bingo
• Games
• Crafts
• Television
• Visiting
• Reading

• Educational opportunities in conjunction with John A. Logan College
• Two computers for internet usage and email
• On-site painting class
• Rules of the Road and Defensive Driving classes
• Low impact stretching and exercise classes for those with arthritis

General Assistance provides temporary assistance for basic or special needs to low income persons who reside in Boone County. May help with the following financial needs when funding is available: Rental Assistance may be available to those in need. Will not help with deposits.

Utility Assistance: November 1-April 30, anyone seeking help for utilities must go through the LIHEAP program first. Those applying for Utility Assistance from G.A. must have an acceptance or denial letter from LIHEAP. Cremation Expense Assistance may be available to those who meet the income guidelines. Medical Expense Assistance may be available for medical/prescription supplies and assistance with transportation to out of town appointments. Serves as the Satellite Office for DHS Forms & Fax for Boone residents. DHS has been relocated to Story County at 126 South Kellogg, Suite 101, Ames, Iowa.

Provides primary medical and preventive services, lead/poison and prevention services, immunizations, maternal/child home visitations, TeleHealth services, physicals and sports physicals, and other supportive services such as low cost prescription drugs.

Provides library services. Items that may be borrowed from or used in the library include books, music recordings, videos and DVDs, audiobooks; computer software, magazines, and newspapers. The library also has computers and WiFi for public access. There are also library sponsored programs for all ages offered.

Provides information to help prepare expectant parents and support childbirth.

Provides information to help prepare expectant parents and support childbirth.