NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD
On March 24, 2022 the Family Development and Self-Sufficiency (FaDSS) Council approved the grant applications for the service areas listed in the table below for the FaDSS grant cycle years 2023-2025.
Counties Served | Grantee Awarded |
Osceola, Dickinson, Emmet, O’Brien, Clay, Palo Alto, Buena Vista, Pocahontas, Humboldt, Wright, Webster, Hamilton | Upper Des Moines Opportunity |
Kossuth, Winnebago, Worth, Mitchell, Hancock, Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Franklin, Butler | North Iowa Community Action Organization |
Howard, Winneshiek, Allamakee, Chickasaw, Fayette, Clayton, Bremer | Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation |
Grundy, Blackhawk, Buchanan | Operation Threshold |
Delaware, Dubuque, Benton, Linn, Jones, Iowa, Johnson, Washington | Four Oaks Family and Children's Services |
Jackson, Clinton, Cedar, Muscatine, Scott | Community Action of Eastern Iowa |
Louisa, Henry, Des Moines, Lee | Community Action of Southeast Iowa |
Mahaska, Keokuk, Wapello, Jefferson, Appanoose, Davis, Van Buren | Sieda Community Action |
Hardin, Story, Marshall, Tama, Jasper, Poweshiek, Warren, Marion | Mid-Iowa Community Action, Inc. |
Adair, Madison, Adams, Union, Clarke, Lucas, Monroe, Taylor, Ringgold, Decatur, Wayne | South Central Iowa Community Action Program |
Monona, Crawford, Harrison, Shelby, Pottawattamie, Cass, Mills, Montgomery, Fremont, Page | West Central Community Action |
Polk | Polk County Family Enrichment Center |
Carroll, Greene, Boone, Audubon, Guthrie, Dallas | Community Opportunities dba New Opportunities. |
Woodbury | Community Action Agency of Siouxland |
Lyon, Sioux, Plymouth, Cherokee, Ida, Sac, Calhoun | Mid-Sioux Opportunity, Inc. |
Welcome!
Family Iowa families are strong, resourceful, and resilient. The Family Development and Self Sufficiency (FaDSS) program will provide your family with the support and encouragement you need to build on the strengths you already have. We’re there for you – every step of the way.
Development Our Family Development Specialists work with you where you feel most comfortable – in your own home. We will assist in connecting your family to resources such as housing, food and energy assistance, transportation, counseling, and parent education.
Self-Sufficiency We work with your entire family to identify your priorities, set goals, and celebrate progress in moving towards self-sufficiency.
Eligibility If you are receiving Family Investment Program (FIP) cash benefits and participate in PROMISE JOBS, FaDSS can help you reach your goals.
“Words can’t express my experience in this program. I will never forget how my Specialist treated me and my granddaughter. I benefited from setting monthly goals, making myself and my household organized and accountable. We always looked forward to our visits.“ - former FaDSS family
"FaDSS has helped me become more organized and also helped me realize that I am able to help myself and my family." - former FaDSS family
Contact a Family Development Specialist in your area to learn more.