FAMILY SERVICES
FAMILY AND INDIVIDUAL SERVICES
NEICAC's eight Family Service offices are located in each of the seven counties we serve. These offices are the starting point for access to the
programs that operate underneath the NEICAC "umbrella". They are also the primary source of referrals to other programs for individuals
and families seeking assistance.
The Family Service Specialists are trained and experienced in dealing with the crises that individuals and families experience. Whether it is an emergency or crisis situation, applying for energy assistance or Head Start, the specialists must first make an assessment of the situation and the applicant's eligibility for assistance. There are currently eight Family Services offices, one located in each county of the service area and two in Fayette County. In Chickasaw, Fayette, Howard, and Winneshiek Counties our Family Service offices also administer the county General Assistance programs.
All programs have eligibility requirements determined mostly by household income.
Click here for the US Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Our counties operate a Crisis Program and often funded by grants and private donations which allows us to assist when a household is facing an emergency. The Crisis Program will provide eligible households direct assistance for needs such as utilities, rent, medical and other basic necessities. These cash donations are tax deductible as NEICAC is a 501c3 charitable organization.
Annually these Family Service offices assist nearly 4,800 households consisting of over 10,000 individuals. Over 3,000 referrals are made annually to other agencies that provide specific services not provided by NEICAC.
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Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation (NEICAC) is a 501(c)3 private non-profit operating in NE Iowa. Charitable donations from individuals, businesses, school⁄church groups, made to NEICAC are always needed and may have a tax benefit to the donor.Individuals and families in your community struggle every day to provide basic needs such as food, shelter and utilities. Your contribution to NEICAC can make the difference to provide a hand-up to self-sufficiency.
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