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Connects people (including immigrants, refugees, and vulnerable populations) with opportunities to strengthen economic growth in the community.

Offers:

- Legal assistance with work authorization applications.

- Workforce development support.

- Fostering economic development.

Offers to sell new and used home improvement materials to the public at discounted prices. All proceeds from ReStore benefit the mission of Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity. Donations: Materials in the store are donated from the public and private sector, and include such items as cabinets, lighting and plumbing fixtures, doors, lumber, flooring, paint, and windows. 

Maintains county parks and recreation areas and provides human safety classes, camping, fishing and boating information. Outdoor recreational opportunities are available through county parks and outdoor wildlife areas.

Long term residential placement for youth 10-18 years of age. Outpatient substance abuse treatment and therapy services available for youth placed in the long-term residential program.

Behavioral health services for youth 5-18 years of age depending on the program or service.

Volunteer mentoring program for 3rd through 12th grade in math or reading skills.

Family preservation services in Iowa and Nebraska.

Educational programs for professionals working with youth.

The ION team works with homeowners to make external repairs, connect to resources, and navigate the home repair system. Will also collaborate with partner organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Rebuilding Together, Polk County Emergency Repair, and Neighborhood Finance Corporation to get repairs done.

Provides professionally directed evaluation, treatment and recovery services for individuals experiencing mental health or substance related disorders that cause moderate and/or acute disruptions in the individual’s life.

Provides a voluntary organization of individuals and businesses working together to advance the financial, commercial, industrial and civic interests of the community.

Provides respite in home service allowing caregivers time outside the home for errands or personal time.

Provides skill training, paid work opportunities, community integration and employment to individuals in order to enhance and maintain their independence in community living. The program gives support, assistance and advocacy for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Provides police services responsible for emergency assessment and response.

Assists the families of children between the ages of 3 and 18 who have passed away by lifting the economic burden and ensuring a proper end-of-life ceremony.

Educational and social support services to assist parents with children birth to age five. Services include home-based early childhood education, home-based supportive services, group parenting meetings, developmental screening, and planned learning activities for children. Four-year-old free preschool program.

Early Development Network provides service coordination for children, birth to three years, with disabilities or special needs to access community services. Families are linked with developmental evaluations through the schools, Nebraska Health and Human Services programs, health resources, parent-to-parent support, and other supports and services as identified by the families' priorities.

Head Start is an educational program to help prepare children for transition into kindergarten and provides health screenings and nutrients. Transportation is available at most locations. Early Head Start is specific to meet the developmental needs of infants and toddlers. Offers home-based options with a weekly visit from a teacher in the family's home along with two special days a month for activities with other families.

Head Start is a federally-funded program that serves children from ages three to five and pregnant women, offering a school readiness program in addition to comprehensive services to children and their families who meet income guidelines.

Each year, Nebraska Health Care Foundation offers more than $60,000 in scholarships to support those seeking to launch or continue an education in long-term care. Applications for Medication Aide and Nursing Assistant Scholarships open in January, April, July, and October and close at the end of March, June, September, and December.