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Offers breastfeeding education and support groups.

Offers a variety of activities and classes for youths that include athletics, arts and crafts, dance classes, cultural activities, fitness, and special seasonal events. 

- Tween Nights: provides an opportunity for tweens to enjoys games, sports, music and more, and to spend time with friends and make new acquaintances.

- Summer Camps: provides a variety of summer camps for youths. Summer camp themes include nature, performing arts, sports, youth variety, and Sun-Sational.

Scholarships are available to income-eligible individuals planning to attend college. Scholarships can be used for tuition, books, and fees associated with enrollment.

All scholarships will be in the amount of $1,000 and can be used for tuition, books, and fees associated with enrollment. Three scholarships will be awarded.

Scholarships are available to income-eligible individuals planning to attend college. Scholarships can be used for tuition, books, and fees associated with enrollment.

All scholarships will be in the amount of $1,000 and can be used for tuition, books, and fees associated with enrollment. Three scholarships will be awarded.

Offers voluntary programs to eligible landowners and agricultural producers to provide financial and technical assistance to help manage natural resources in a sustainable manner. Through these programs the agency approves contracts to provide financial assistance to help plan and implement conservation practices that address natural resource concerns or opportunities to help save energy, improve soil, water, plant, air, animal and related resources on agricultural lands and non-industrial private forest land, with emphasis on market stability and commodity pricing.

Serving individuals with disabilities who are unable to successfully participate in regular recreation programs.

Services provided:

- Cultural Arts.

- Special Events.

- Special Interests (educational, outdoor/nature, cooking, social, horticulture, games, self-improvement).

- Sports and Fitness.

Operates the Lost But Found Thrift Store, open to the public.

Offers the Foster Closet assistance program for foster families in the Four-County Area (Lyon, Sioux, O'Brien, and Osceola). Families will receive an initial $20.00 voucher per child to use at the thrift store. The families also receive 50% off any additional items during their initial visit to the store.

- Any additional dates or discounts are determined on a case-by-case basis.

- ATLAS may be able to provide a "personal shopper" experience based on certain time limitation considerations.

- Items such as hygiene supplies, food, and blankets (among other necessity items) may be provided for free depending on the availability of the items.

Provides website to help those with autism understand and advocate for their own physical and mental health. The website teaches, models, and gives those with autism opportunities to practice skills prior to healthcare visits so they are prepared to answer wellness check questions. Additionally, community providers, healthcare professionals, and caregivers will also find resources for their role in helping the autism community.

Offers Homemaker Services including bathing and hair care, assistance with getting in and out of the bathtub or shower, assistance with laundry, light housework to include dusting, vacuuming, cleaning of bathrooms and kitchen, and light meal preparation.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) offers free tax preparation and electronic filing for low- to moderate-income Iowans, starting February 2026. Certified community volunteers prepare taxes with computer software and help with special tax credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Child Tax Credit, and Credit for the Elderly or Disabled. 2026 Extension Supported VITA Locations

- Allamakee County | Decorah | By appointment only, call 563-277-7246 or email [email protected] to make an appointment

- Black Hawk County | Waterloo | By appointment only, call 319-296-4278 to make an appointment

- Cass County | Atlantic | By appointment only, use link to make an appointment https://waitwhile.com/accounts/theiowacenter

- Cerro Gordo County | Mason City | By appointment only, call 641-423-0844 to make an appointment

- Chickasaw County | New Hampton | By appointment only, call 641-394-2174 to make an appointment

- Clay County | Spencer | By appointment only, call 712-262-2264 to make an appointment

- Clayton County | Elkader | By appointment only, call 563-277-7246 or email [email protected] to make an appointment

- Dallas County | Perry | By appointment only, call 515-490-2298 to make an appointment

- Fayette County | Oelwein | By appointment only, call 563-425-3331 to make an appointment

- Howard County | Cresco | By appointment only, call 563-277-7246 or email [email protected] to make an appointment

- Kossuth County | Algona | By appointment only, call 515-295-2469 to make an appointment

- Madison County | Winterset | By appointment only, use link to make an appointment https://waitwhile.com/accounts/theiowacenter

- Mitchell County | Osage | By appointment only, call 641-732-5574 to make an appointment- Poweshiek County | Grinnell | By appointment only, call 641-623-5188 to make an appointment

- Tama County | Toledo | By appointment only, call 641-484-2703 to make an appointment

- Warren County | Indianola | By appointment only, use link to make an appointment https://waitwhile.com/accounts/theiowacenter

- Winneshiek County | Decorah | By appointment only, call 563-277-7246 or email [email protected]

Offers trained volunteers who advocate for the best interests of children involved in the child welfare system. Volunteers advocate with the court to ensure each child's voice is heard, their needs are met, and they have a safe, permanent home.

Provides a re-entry program that assists individuals returning to the community from the correctional system. Assists individuals with the following:

• Learning basic skills.
• Leadership development.
• Interview preparation and job readiness.
• Group mentoring and peer-to-peer sessions.

  Offers the following services:

• Case management.
• Job placement.
• Educational assessments.
• Advocacy.
• Counseling.
• Recreational activities.

Offers MEDICAID (Medical Assistance) to people who are low income and aged (65 and older), disabled (including blindness), women needing treatment for cancer or pre-cancerous conditions of breast or cervix (who have been screened and diagnosed through the Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection program and who do not have credible health insurance coverage), children under 21 years of age, pregnant women, parents or other caretaker relatives of children under age 18 (or under age 19 if they are attending secondary school and are expected to graduate before age 19). Medicaid will pay the costs of Health care, Dental care, In-home health care, Nursing facility care or Residential facility care.

Provides companion care services such as conversation, participation in daily living activities, supervision to reduce household safety risks, transportation assistance for appointments and errands, and daily routine oversight with guidance. 

Provides alcohol and drug-free living environments, for men and women, with structure and peer-led recovery support groups.

All DHS offices across the state are open for people to use as a warm/cool place to stay during office hours.

Offers a food pantry to Warren County residents at no cost. Park in the front of the building and go in front door.

Maintains official real estate documents, contracts, articles of incorporation, partnerships, state tax liens, military records, birth, divorce and death records/certificates. Offers marriage, hunting, fishing, ATV, Boat and Snowmobile licenses/renewals and a Passport acceptance facility and photo service. Military Records for tax exemptions and benefits also available.

OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS: mortgages, deeds and contracts, assignments, releases, plats and surveys, easements, State and Federal tax liens.

Full assessments and tailored plans for individuals dealing with substance abuse.

Facilitates individual, group, and family counseling.

Can make referrals for:

-- Psychiatric consultation

-- Medication management

-- Crisis services

-- Child care

-- Employment training

IMPACT accepts donations from Jun 1-Sep 30, of NEW fans and window AC units and might have funding to purchase units as well. Units can be provided to families on an as-needed, and as-available basis. When available, units are only available at in-person offices for pick-up.