Family Investment Program | Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
126 South Kellogg Avenue, Suite 101, Ames, IA 50010
Eligibility
Varies by program (income guidelines, resident of county and more)
Required documents
Social Security Card, Photo ID, proof of income (others might be requested)
(877) 347-5678
Voice·
Toll-Free
Email[email protected]
Application process
Contact local IDHHS office
Fees
None
Service area
IA
Offers FIP (Family Investment Program) a cash assistance program for children and their families who have low income, also available to relatives caring for children whose parents are not in the home. The goal of FIP is to help families leave poverty and become self supporting, can participate for up to 60 months. FIP is Iowa's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
Date of Last Formal Update
02/24/2026
Data provided by
United Way of the Midlands
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Providing organization
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
Provides Public Health and Human services to the community.