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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on May 14, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Iowa, we recommend that you visit the Iowa Economic Development Authority website or IA Source Link's guidance on financial assistance for businesses.

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Description of Program and Relief

Cash Assistance (Family Investment Program)

The Iowa Department of Human Services (“DHS”) provides cash assistance to needy families as they become self-supporting so that children may be cared for in their own homes or in the homes of relatives through the Family Investment Program (“FIP”), which is Iowa’s Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (“TANF”) program. Although no specific guidance has issued with respect to COVID-19, affected families may qualify if they meet eligibility requirements (below).

Government or Lead Agency

Iowa Department of Human Services

Dates Available

Effective immediately

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

Eligibility information is available here: https://secureapp.dhs.state.ia.us/oasis/OASIS1000.aspx

Eligible applicants must have a child under the age of 18, or a child who is 18, attending high school, and will complete high school before age 19. Applicants must also be U.S. citizens or legal qualified aliens, live in Iowa, provide a social security number or proof of application for a social security number, meet income and resource requirements which vary by program, and provide all information needed to determine eligibility and benefit level.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

For more information contact your local DHS Office here: https://dhs.iowa.gov/dhs_office_locator

List of Additional Information

For more information or to apply, please visit:

https://secureapp.dhs.state.ia.us/oasis/OASIS0100.aspx

https://dhs.iowa.gov/cash-assistance

https://dhs.iowa.gov/cash-assistance/eligibility


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