Des Moines County General Assistance

Des Moines County Community Services, in accordance with Iowa Code, chapter 252 and Chapter 255, provides assistance to the needy and poor people in need of immediate assistance or people who cannot obtain assistance from any other source. Assistance is provided to an individual that has income or benefits delayed from a state program or not actually received because of reasons not attributable to the person, and who does not have liquid assets to pay for the items of assistance that can be provided. There are different categories of individuals served in Des Moines County: Emergency assistance for the needy person; Assistance for the poor person; Assistance given in extraordinary circumstances, awaiting other assistance or income

Rent, Utilities, Limited Medical Care and Prescriptions and Cremation Assistance