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When funds are available, one-time financial assistance is available for emergency situations for medications, housing, food, utilities, etc.

Promotes the humane treatment of hooved animals through education, legislation, investigation and, if necessary, legal intervention (impoundment). Also provides physical rehabilitation to animals that have endured severe neglect and abuse and then facilitates adoption to compassionate homes.

Animals targeted are: horses, sheep, goats, llamas, and pot-belly pigs.

Head Start gives children, ages 3 and 4, the opportunity to grow and learn in a high quality early childhood setting. Head Start offers half-day, full-day, and homebased options.

Identifies and refers families with children prenatal to 8 years old and providers that serve them.

Develops resources in areas of need regarding early childhood mental health (ages 0-5).

Provides training when other training resources can't be found.

Free resource and referral services for the region.

Referrals for social and emotional screenings for children ages 0-5 years.

Provides community to women and men dealing with infertility, connecting them with others who can help, empowering them to find resolution, and advocating for access to all family building options.

Peer led support groups are hosted by a volunteer and are composed of a varying number of people. Groups are often "drop in" in nature and last about two hours. Groups currently meeting in Bellevue, Nebraska and in Coralville, Waterloo, and Burlington, Iowa.

Support groups are led by a mental health professional. Individuals can process feeling relating to infertility or their family building efforts. Often composed of 8 to 10 individuals or 4 to 5 couples and scheduled weekly for 10-12 weeks. Support group leaders often have an intake appointment with each participant prior to the start of the group.

Helpline.

Online support community.

Provides a free medical clinic for anyone who are uninsured and under insured. Services include illness/minor injury care, well child exams, school/sport physicals, employment physicals, lead testing, patient assistance program enrollment, transportation, chronic disease management, diabetes/blood glucose testing, and high blood pressure testing.

County level services provide direct emergency economic aid for vital necessities to veterans, their widow, and dependents, according to their needs. Personal visits for assistance and claims to housebound veterans or dependents. Must have an honorable or under honorable conditions discharge from active duty or wartime service. Must be a resident in Nebraska for the past one year and 6 months of that year in the county. State level services do not require wartime service. Assist in completing applications for the Nebraska Veterans Aid Fund; fee exempt fishing and hunting permits; applications to the Nebraska Veterans Homes; waivers of tuition. Federal level services provide and/or complete Veteran Administration forms for claims relating but not limited to service connected compensation, disability pension, widow's pension, burial allowance, grave markers/headstones, educational benefits, home loans, insurance, indebtedness, and character of service upgrades.

Assists low-income veterans and their families in obtaining and maintaining permanent stable housing. Assists through strengths-based goal planning to address current gaps in the Veteran’s ability to secure or maintain stable and sustainable permanent housing. Services can include: Case management; Peer mentoring/advocacy from fellow Veterans; Linkage to VA and other community resources; Training in life skills, coping skills, and housing preparation; Linkage to specialists in budgeting, credit counseling, legal services, job preparation, and employment search; Temporary financial assistance to address housing barriers; Landlord/ tenant mediation

Assistance with applying for benefits and services, including Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, and discounted license plate sticker program. Referrals to other community partners for assistance when applicable.

Offers workshops that teach individuals and families how to get more out of money and how to save money for financial goals. This is a series of workshops that are a blend of instruction and hands on activities so each concept can be mastered. 

Offers HAWK-I which provides the CHIP benefits (Children's Health Insurance Program) which offers health care insurance coverage for Iowa children in families with limited incomes. Depending on the size of the family Hawk-I is from free to no more than $40.00 per month; See website for income guidelines.

Services and activities for senior citizens to support their independence and community involvement.

Congregate meals. Home delivered meals also available.

Recreation, health education, and informational programs.

Information and referral.

Fun and fitness class.

Social events some evenings.

Provides behavioral health urgent care services to those experiencing a behavioral health crisis. This service acts as an alternative to emergency departments when appropriate. Services include crisis screening, crisis intervention, short-term counseling, links to area resources, and peer support. 

Offers a food program that provides a 3 to 5 day supply of cereals, canned fruits, juices, soups, vegetables, and garden produce (when in season). Also offers free personal items such as soap, toothpaste, other goods, and used clothing.

Provides two full-service public libraries that offer an on-site collection of books, CDs, DVDs, magazines, video games, and audiobooks.

Programming for adults and children includes storytimes, lectures, computer classes, free movies, book discussions, concerts, and crafts. Digital and downloadable content is available through the website.

Additional on-site services include WiFi, public computers, voter registration, printers/scanners, and reference and informational services.

Offers the following to Macon County residents, birth certificates, death certificates, election information, marriage licenses. Also provides information for elections. 

Offers public pools in various locations throughout the Des Moines area. Swimming lessons and other programs are available at each location for individuals ages 6 months to adults 16 and older. A variety of sessions will be offered at variety of times, including Baby and Me, Preschool Swim, Learn-To-Swim Levels 1 - 5, Adult Lessons and Private Lessons.

Visit website to register for swimming lessons https://secure.rec1.com/IA/des-moines-parks-and-recreation/catalog

Provides sexually transmitted disease testing, treatment, and education, including HIV testing to identify individuals infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and assess disease progression.

Services may include pre-testing and post-test counseling, offering information about HIV/AIDS, risk reduction strategies, emotional support, and referrals to related services.

Free school supplies available to students in the area.

For 2026:

Visit the website to fill out, print, and return both the main Application for Assistance and the School Supplies application by Aug 1, 2026.

- Complete the application as soon as possible, as supplies are limited and will be distributed based on availability.