General Relief provides temporary assistance with basic and special needs. The program serves individuals and families who are at risk due to a temporary crisis and/or a mental or physical disability.
Typically the program may only be used once per calendar year. If already used within the year, an individual can obtain a Notice of Decision declination letter from General Relief and a list of community resources which may be able to assist with the individual’s need.
General Relief provides temporary assistance with basic and special needs. The program serves individuals and families who are at risk due to a temporary crisis and/or a mental or physical disability.
Typically the program may only be used once per calendar year. If already used within the year, an individual can obtain a Notice of Decision declination letter from General Relief and a list of community resources which may be able to assist with the individual’s need.
Services:
Eligibility:
Must be a resident of Dallas county and meet income restrictions. Other eligibility requirements may apply.
If you are a veteran please contact Veteran Affairs at 515.993.5809.
Intake Process:
Must present a valid picture ID, social security card, and verification of all household income and expenses in the last 30 days.
Call 515.993.1731 or see website for more information. An application is available on the website.
Hours:
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Mailing Address:
25747 N Avenue, Suite C
Adel, IA 50003
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Appointment Needed: Yes
Website: Visit Website
General Assistance provides temporary assistance with basic and special needs. The program serves individuals and families who are at risk due to a temporary crisis and/or a mental or physical disability.
Typically the program may only be used once per calendar year. If already used within the year, an individual can obtain a Notice of Decision declination letter from General Assistance and a list of community resources which may be able to assist with the individual’s need.
Services:
Services provided by General Assistance vary by county.
Services for Basic Needs
Services for Special Needs
Eligibility:
Must be a resident of Polk county and meet income restrictions. Other eligibility requirements may apply.
If you are a veteran please contact Veteran Affairs at 515.286.3670.
Intake Process:
Must present a valid picture ID, social security card, and verification of all household income and expenses in the last 30 days.
Call 515.286.2088 or see website for more information. An application is available on the website.
Hours:
Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Appointment Needed: Yes
Website: Visit Website
The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is offered through the Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa program, also known as Hawki. Iowa offers Hawki health coverage for uninsured children of working families.
No family pays more than $40 a month. Some families pay nothing at all. A child who qualifies for Hawki health insurance will get their health coverage through a Managed Care Organization (MCO).
These are the MCOs or health plans to choose from:
Dental benefits for Hawki are covered by Delta Dental of Iowa.
Services:
Eligibility:
Below are some of the eligibility requirements to determine if a child qualifies for the Hawki program:
Intake Process:
Contact your local office, apply online, or call Hawki customer service at 1.800.257.8563.
Hours:
Customer Services hours:
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Appointment Needed: Yes
