The Iowa Departments of Public Health (IDPH) and Human Services (DHS) are becoming one, single, department. IDPH and DHS will fully transition into the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) by July 1, 2023. The legislature has directed the transition accomplish the following:

• More efficiently and effectively manage health and human services programs that are the responsibility of the state.
• Establish a health and human services policy for the state.
• Promote health and the quality of life in the health and human services field.

Iowa HHS provides high quality programs and services that protect and improve the health and resiliency of individuals, families, and communities in Iowa.

The Iowa Family Support Network (IFSN) assists families and providers in connecting with Early ACCESS and community-based services that address specialized child and family needs. The program serves as the central point of contact and directory for families. Information specialists are available via telephone and email to answer questions about various programs or to help locate resources. Information on growth and development for children aged two weeks to three years can be accessed from the IFSN website.

Connect Iowans to affordable financial resources.

Iowa Foster and adoptive parents association is a non-profit organization that empowers, supports and advocates for these families.

The Healthiest State Initiative is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization driven by the goal to make Iowa the healthiest state in the nation. By engaging worksites, communities, schools, retail food, organizations, institutions and individuals, we can inspire Iowans and their communities to improve their health and happiness, and ultimately achieve our goal.

YSS helps at-risk and homeless youth by providing drop-in services, daily meals, and street outreach.

Iowa Legal Aid is a nonprofit organization providing critical legal assistance to low-income and vulnerable Iowans who have nowhere else to turn. Along with volunteer lawyers throughout the state, Iowa Legal Aid helps the legal system work for those who cannot afford help with legal issues.

This location hosts the UnityPoint Lactation Support Group. The support group is run by internationally board-certified lactation consultants. They can help with feeding positions and baby’s latch, answer pumping questions, and do weighted feeds so you know how much baby is eating.

NA is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. This is a program of complete abstinence from all drugs. There is only one requirement for membership, the desire to stop using. We suggest that you keep an open mind and give yourself a break. Our program is a set of principles written so simply that we can follow them in our daily lives. The most important thing about them is that they work.

Healthy Child Care Iowa supports registered nurse child care health consultants (CCHC) throughout Iowa. The child care nurse consultants provide on-site consultations, technical assistance, and training to child care providers.

There is a toll-free talk line available to child care providers and families for health related questions and to be connected to a child care nurse consultant. The Healthy Families hotline number is 1-800-369-2229.

Healthy Child Care Iowa supports registered nurse child care health consultants (CCHC) throughout Iowa. The child care nurse consultants provide on-site consultations, technical assistance, and training to child care providers.

There is a toll-free talk line available to child care providers and families for health related questions and to be connected to a child care nurse consultant. The Healthy Families hotline number is 1-800-369-2229.

Homeless Services is the foundation of Joppa. Our trained volunteers visit about 230 families and individuals every week—52 weeks per year—regardless of weather.

Our Outreach Program serves people living under bridges and in tents and vehicles. We build relationships; provide food, water and essentials; and connect them with resources related to housing, employment, mental health and more.

After they move into permanent housing, our Aftercare Program includes weekly visits, a Circle of Friends and other services to help clients take positive steps in their health, relationships and personal fulfillment.

The Homeless Resource Center offers a first step for people who want to rebuild their lives but don’t know where to begin.

Visitors will find a loving, welcoming environment with the following:

• Public restroom
• Water filling station
• Coffee, food and microwave
• Clothing and shoes/boots
• Hygiene and survival items
• Computer access
• Free phone booth and phone chargers
• Job and housing navigation

Knock and Drop Iowa is a non-profit organization designed to bridge the gap between the underserved and disadvantaged in our community with the resources available. One of their main goals is to stop hunger by gathering food and providing them to those in need. Knock and Drop Iowa is funded by community support and donations. Knock and Drop Iowa is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization citizen group providing leadership and ongoing support for comprehensive community-based action to improve the quality of life in Des Moines and it’s surroundings. Knock and Drop provides a food pantry with culturally specific foods for the Latino community. Volunteers of the pantry speak Spanish.

Helping Hands Warren County provides community refrigerators throughout Warren County. Community refrigerators are open to anyone to take what they need to feed themselves and their family. Members of the local community stock the refrigerators and shelves with perishable and nonperishable items. The availability of items at the refrigerators change daily and throughout the day.

The Lee County Health Department protects health, prevents disease, and promotes the health and well-being for all persons in Lee County. Our focus is on the population as a whole, and we conduct our activities through a network of public health professionals throughout the community. Public health nurses make home visits to families with communicable diseases; environmental health specialists ensure safe food, water, and housing; and all work with community coalitions to advocate for public policies to protect and improve health.

Legal Aid Society of Story County is a non-profit corporation, formed in 1974 to provide legal assistance in civil matters to families who cannot afford to hire an attorney in private practice.

Reduced price furniture and household goods.

Community refrigerators are open to anyone to take what they need to feed themselves and their family. Members of the local community stock the refrigerators and shelves with perishable and nonperishable items. The availability of items at the refrigerators change daily and throughout the day.

Linn County Public Health (LCPH) serves Linn County’s 225,000+ residents through its numerous programs and services to keep the community healthy. These programs help protect the air we breathe, the food we eat, the water we drink, the homes we live in, as well as develop community partnerships.

HOPES-HFI is a home visiting program and serves families with young children. The program goals are to promote child health and development, improve family relationships, and encourage positive parenting and family relationships.

HOPES-HFI is a home visiting program and serves families with young children. The program goals are to promote child health and development, improve family relationships, and encourage positive parenting and family relationships.

Madison County General Assistance provides assistance to Madison County residents who meet county eligibility guidelines. General Assistance follows the guidelines set forth in the county ordinance established by the Madison County Board of Supervisors. 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.

Healthy Child Care Iowa supports registered nurse child care health consultants (CCHC) throughout Iowa. The child care nurse consultants provide on-site consultations, technical assistance, and training to child care providers.

There is a toll-free talk line available to child care providers and families for health related questions and to be connected to a child care nurse consultant. The Healthy Families hotline number is 1-800-369-2229.

WIC is a special supplemental Nutrition program for women, infants and children. WIC is a federally funded public health nutrition program helping families by providing healthy foods, nutrition education, and referrals to other health care agencies.

This location hosts the UnityPoint Lactation Support Group. The support group is run by internationally board-certified lactation consultants. They can help with feeding positions and baby’s latch, answer pumping questions, and do weighted feeds so you know how much baby is eating.

Healthy Child Care Iowa supports registered nurse child care health consultants (CCHC) throughout Iowa. The child care nurse consultants provide on-site consultations, technical assistance, and training to child care providers.

There is a toll-free talk line available to child care providers and families for health related questions and to be connected to a child care nurse consultant. The Healthy Families hotline number is 1-800-369-2229.

WIC is a special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children. WIC is a federally funded public health nutrition program helping families by providing healthy foods, nutrition education, and referrals to other health care agencies.

WIC is a supplemental food program for women, infants and children. WIC is a federally funded public health nutrition program helping families by providing healthy foods, nutrition education, and referrals to other health care agencies.

Mills County Public Health enhances the quality of life within our county by promoting healthy behavior, protecting the environment, and preventing disease. The members of our health-care team provide a variety of services, which are based on a public/private partnership.

Helping Hands Warren County provides community refrigerators throughout Warren County. Community refrigerators are open to anyone to take what they need to feed themselves and their family. Members of the local community stock the refrigerators and shelves with perishable and nonperishable items. The availability of items at the refrigerators change daily and throughout the day.

Mosaic in Central Iowa empowers with people with intellectual disabilities to create a meaningful life in a caring community, giving a voice to their needs.

Provides support, educational materials, advocacy questions and concerns or assistance with general questions.

Provides support, educational materials, advocacy questions and concerns or assistance with general questions.

Emergency shelter and supportive services for families with children experiencing homelessness.

Child development program that serves children from birth to age 5, pregnant women and their families. Child-focused programs to increase school readiness of young children in low-income families.

WIC is a special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children. WIC is a federally funded public health nutrition program helping families by providing healthy foods, nutrition education, and referrals to other health care agencies.

New Point Church operates a food pantry for the community.

Helping Hands Warren County provides a community refrigerator located at the New Virginia Public Library. Community refrigerators are open to anyone to take what they need to feed themselves and their family. Members of the local community stock the refrigerators and shelves with perishable and nonperishable items. The availability of items at the refrigerators change daily and throughout the day.

NISSA African Family Services seeks to end domestic violence and sexual assault in African Immigrants and Refugee communities. NISAA functions as a resource advocate and support for the African communities in Iowa
affected by domestic violence and sexual assault by providing crisis advocacy,
individual and group counseling, legal advocacy, housing and employment assistance,
and many other direct support services.

The North Des Moines Community refrigerator is located at St. Andrews Episcopal Church.  Community refrigerators are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Community refrigerators are open to anyone to take what they need to feed themselves and their family. Members of the local community stock the refrigerators and shelves with perishable and nonperishable items. The availability of items at the refrigerators change daily and throughout the day.

Healthy Child Care Iowa supports registered nurse child care health consultants (CCHC) throughout Iowa. The child care nurse consultants provide on-site consultations, technical assistance, and training to child care providers.

There is a toll-free talk line available to child care providers and families for health related questions and to be connected to a child care nurse consultant. The Healthy Families hotline number is 1-800-369-2229.

Nest

The nest program is an incentive-based program for income eligible pregnant women, post -partum mothers and their children up to 4 years of age. Participants who are pregnant and/or have children under 13 months can earn incentive points for healthy behaviors such as keeping doctor appointments and attending parent points by attending Nest parent education classes. The points are then redeemed for incentive items ranging from diapers, wipes bathing supplies, baby clothes, car seats and educational books.

Johnston Partnership serves families and individuals in Johnston who are at-risk due to financial insecurity.  They do this by creating programs to address specific needs in community. The Partnership also serves as a catalyst for uniting local organizations and individuals to provide services that are not currently available through other resources.

Community refrigerators are open to anyone to take what they need to feed themselves and their family. Members of the local community stock the refrigerators and shelves with perishable and nonperishable items. The availability of items at the refrigerators change daily and throughout the day.

Iowa HHS provides high quality programs and services that protect and improve the health and resiliency of individuals, families, and communities.

Youth Concepts (CYC) Fridge

Community fridge, free will donations

North Des Moines Community Fridge

Community Fridge, Free will donations