General Assistance | Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation (NEICAC)
Howard County Family Services
Location Name
Howard County Family Services
204 2nd Avenue East, Cresco, IA 52136
Eligibility
Must be a resident of the county to which an application is being submitted, income restrictions apply
Required documents
Varies by service requested, visit website or call for details
(563) 379-8497
Voice·
Alternate Number
(563) 547-4413
Voice·
Main Phone
Websitehttps://www.neicac.org/
Email[email protected]
Application process
Visit website to download an application on the General Assistance page or request an application by contacting the Family Services outreach office, appointments for applying in person can be scheduled on the website
Fees
None
Service area
Chickasaw County, IA
Fayette County, IA
Howard County, IA
Winneshiek County, IA
Administers the General Assistance Program for Chickasaw, Fayette, Howard and Winneshiek counties to offer emergency financial assistance with rent, utilities, food, burial/cremation, and prescription medications.
Last assured
02/11/2026
Providing organization
Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation (NEICAC)
Provides support and services to improve the stability and quality of life for individuals and families with limited resources.