Having a baby can be expensive and you shouldn’t have to choose between caring for your child and paying for necessities. We want to help connect you to all the resources you may need so you can spend less time worrying about how to live and spend more time living with the people you love.
Family assistance may be needed at different times and for different circumstances. These resources can help Iowans who need help finding a job, a place to live, child care and other helpful programs. We also have resources to help families access healthcare, food, housing, utilities, and more.
General Assistance
Family care and support services
Family Development and Self Sufficiency (FaDSS) Program
Request a Social Security number
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Chat and Text - IF THIS IS AN IMMEDIATE CRISIS CALL 988
Healthcare
Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (Hawki)
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT)
Nutrition
Apply for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Financial Assistance
Get Family Investment Program (FIP) benefits
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Housing/Utilities
Public Housing Authority contacts
Find rental assistance programs
Internet access for SSI recipients
Disability
Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Accounts
Education and Employment
Students First Education Savings Accounts