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Provides community resource flyers and information offering referrals to programming. Clothing vouchers as available, food pantry as available, and computer access. 

Provides community resource flyers and information offering referrals to programming. Clothing vouchers as available, food pantry as available, and computer access. 

Provides community resource flyers and information offering referrals to programming. Clothing vouchers as available, food pantry as available, and computer access. 

Provides resources and support to members of the community, based on needs identified in the community. Needs may include:

- Alcohol Use

- Basic Needs (Food/Water/Hygiene)

- Cognitive Impairment (Memory Decline)

- Criminal Involvement

- Drug Use

- Elder Abuse

- Gambling

- Gang/Gang Behavior

- Homeless/Housing

- Mental Health

- Missing/Runaway resident

- Parenting Supervision

- Physical Healthcare

- Physical Violence

- Suicide

- Sexual Violence

- Truancy

- Unemployment

- Victim of a Crime

Programs offered through Mills County General Relief are emergency rent and utility assistance, emergency food assistance (working in coordination with local food pantries), and burial assistance for indigent clients. Applications for Southern Iowa Regional Housing Authority (SIRHA) and rent reimbursement claims are also available.

The Mills County General Relief office helps clients assess their needs, assists in client referrals, and coordinates with other community resources as necessary. The General Relief office works closely with local organizations to ensure services are not duplicated and to maximize resources for resolving local poverty issues.

Free, voluntary program where coaches work with families for 3-6 months to help navigate and access resources in the community, increase families' protective factors, and problem-solve to address challenges a family may be facing. A coach is assigned to meet with the family and connect them to needed support.

​The program offers case management support, mental health services for parents/guardians and children, education support, and some supports to meet basic needs and ensure safety.

​Other support includes assistance finding safe, stable housing, connections to local food resources, help applying for benefits and tracking application status, budgeting and employment assistance, and education supports for parents/guardians and children.

Provides various programs to assist low income individuals and families take care of their basic needs. Can also supply information and referrals to local resources in the community. 

Offers information and referrals to additional local community resources that could potentially help residents and visitors of Linn County. 

Connects community members who need financial assistance with community partners who assist them in applying. Serves as a community hub for information, resources, and partnerships. The program does not provide direct service to clients.

Provides various forms of support. All expenses are paid directly to the vendor.

Drive to Success helps low income residents obtain reliable transportation for employment purposes. Provides assistance for vehicle repairs.

Education Scholarships awards scholarships annually to clients to aid them in obtaining formal education or occupational training. Scholarships may be used for tuition and fees, textbooks, supplies or room and/or board.

Employment Support assists eligible clients to obtain/maintain employment with such items as daycare costs, transportation, and work supplies. One-time support.

Information, Referral, Outreach: Provides access to needed resources through comprehensive outreach, information and referral services.

Provides various programs to assist low income individuals and families take care of their basic needs. Can also supply information and referrals to local resources in the community. 

Connects youth and families with resources and support. Navigators have the ability to “fill gaps”, either through helping agencies partner around a common goal, or through flexible funding for needs such as rent, utilities, mental health support, parenting resources, educational workshops, food and nutrition programs, transportation, and more.

Community Response is designed to reduce unnecessary involvement of child welfare and juvenile justice while increasing the informal and community supports for youth and families. By utilizing Central Navigation, the goal is to coordinate existing resources and match participants with a resource to either solve an immediate need or develop a longer-term coaching relationship.

Provides resources to individuals and families in Madison, Marion & Warren Counties. Website offers a search engine to locate necessary services in various categories as well as information on events and activities in each county.

Partners with area agencies, programs and community members to identify services available, provide collaboration possibilities, and identify needs/gaps in the community to be addressed.

Provides assistance in job searching, youth programs and translation services.

Connects youth and families with resources and support. Navigators have the ability to “fill gaps”, either through helping agencies partner around a common goal, or through flexible funding for needs such as rent, utilities, and more.

Community Response is designed to reduce unnecessary involvement of child welfare and juvenile justice while increasing the informal and community supports for youth and families. By utilizing Central Navigation, the goal is to coordinate existing resources and match participants with a resource to either solve an immediate need or develop a longer-term coaching relationship.

Processes complaints about city services.

Information and referral.

Staff in each office are knowledgeable about services provided by other agencies and institutions in each area. They network within their communities to make sure they provide the best solutions for people in need and avoid duplicating services.

Offers caseworkers to provide information and or assistance on benefit programs to assist individuals in remaining independent and in their homes. Also makes referrals to outside community service agencies that may assist in providing additional resources to meet client's needs. 

Trained SHIP volunteers provide Medicare information and counseling to help people learn more about their options with Medicare.

Benefit Access Program: Provides a discount on license plate stickers for people who meet eligibility requirements.