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Protects the citizens of Marion County from contracting and transmitting infectious disease. Receives reports of communicable diseases from physicians, laboratories, health care practitioners, schools, and daycare personnel as the disease occurs.
Environmental Health is concerned with the environmental quality of the community and the health and safety of the community and is responsible for enforcing local, state, and federal regulations that pertain to water, sewage disposal, and other public health issues.
Embrace Iowa is a project through the Des Moines Register that is administered by Community Action Agencies in the state and is only accessible during a certain time period. Requests that are considered for this project may include beds, clothing, car repairs, medical expenses (including pharmacy, dental and corrective lenses), furniture, rent, utilities, home repairs, household items, appliances, and miscellaneous other things (computer, etc.) If there is not a service available to assist someone, this could be a possibility for them to apply for these funds during this time period. The maximum dollar amount awarded per household is $750.
Offers emotional support to families grieving the death of a precious child of any age and from any cause. TCF offers support to parents (and anyone in a guardianship role), grandparents, and adult siblings, and we have local chapters across the United States.
Offers support services to those who are experiencing or who have survived domestic violence, elder abuse, sexual abuse, and child abuse. Offers case management, assistance obtaining an Order of Protection, Civil No Contact Order, or Stalking No Contact Order, help with court advocacy, individual counseling, children's services and support groups.
Provides pregnancy and prenatal services to expecting mothers. Services include free pregnancy testing, care for high-risk pregnancies, prenatal exams and pregnancy care, in-hospital labor and delivery, in-hospital newborn care, ultrasounds, childbirth classes, health benefits enrollment, diagnostic testing, and laboratory testing.
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.
Provides limited financial assistance in the event of a Governor Disaster Declaration for eligible households that have disaster-related needs and are unable to meet such needs through other means. The program awards reimbursement grants to a maximum per household grant of $7,000. Household income must be at 200% of federal poverty level. Grants are available for home or car repairs, replacement of clothing or food, and for the expense of temporary housing. Original receipts are required for those seeking reimbursement for actual expenses related to storm recovery.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- Must live in Governor Disaster Declaration area.
- Must be a legal resident of the United States and 18 + years old.
- Income guidelines for families, income must be at or below 200% of federal poverty level.
- Individuals residing in the household must be able to verify occupancy.
COUNTIES ELIGIBLE FOR ASSISTANCE: The Governor has issued a disaster proclamation for the following counties in Iowa:
- Calhoun County is now eligible for the Individual Disaster Assistance Grant and Disaster Case Management through the local community action agency in response to the Avian Influenza outbreak. Deadline to apply for the grant is November 1, 2025 (45 days from proclamation).
**If FEMA has declared the county as a National Disaster, clients should apply with FEMA first 1-800-621-3362 for Allamakee, Cass, Des Moines, Fayette, Henry, and Lee counties
A CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocate) is a trained community member who is appointed by the Juvenile Court Judge to represent the best interests of abused and neglected children who are brought before the court.
The volunteer has three main roles:
- To serve as fact finder for the judge (by handling only one or two cases, the volunteer has time to thoroughly explore the history of each case)
- To speak for the child in the courtroom, advocating for the child’s best interest
- To act as a “watchdog” for the child during the life of the case, ensuring that the case is brought to a swift and appropriate conclusion.
Operates a food pantry with the following items available:
- Nonperishable/canned foods.
- Frozen meats.
- Produce.
- Bread.
- Dairy products.
One visit per household allowed once per calendar month.
Social Security’s Ticket to Work program supports career development for Social Security disability beneficiaries age 18 through 64 who want to work. The Ticket program is free and voluntary. The Ticket program helps people with disabilities progress toward financial independence.
Maintains and provides access to official real estate documents, contracts, articles of incorporation, partnerships, state and federal tax liens, military records, birth, divorce, death, and marriage records. Offers services for issuing and renewing licenses for ATVs, boats, snowmobiles, and fishing, as well as marriage licenses and certificates. Operates as a Passport acceptance facility with photo services and processes military records for tax exemptions and benefits.
Additionally, issues public health permits to certify compliance with health laws for various facilities and institutions. Services include the establishment of standards, review of applications, issuance of permits, and enforcement of compliance through inspections and monitoring.
Provides respite services for individuals who have various disabilities and their families or caregivers. Respite services vary and can include individual respite services, group respite services, and other social opportunities that are available quarterly for a fee.
Provides opportunity for children to have fun, make new friends and learn new things.
Support for individuals who are contemplating or have had bariatric surgery.
The group meets every other month at different Methodist locations.