Programs & Services

The programs that our membership agencies offer were developed to provide the proper resources to help Iowans achieve self sufficiency.  Our programs are spread over a multitude of diciplines including financing, weatherization, education and family development.  All of our services were created in repsonse to evident demand among community members.  Each of our programs help provide the necessary tools and skills to attain real, effective and sustainable solutions.  We work with Iowans for both the near and long-term and tailor our services to suit your individual goals and needs.

We encourage any Iowans who may be in need of our assistance to contact one of our offices directly.  We're always willing to discuss our programs and services in greater detail as well as any solutions we see fit that could benefit you and your current situation.


Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
This federally-funded block grant is designed to aid qualifying households in the payment of a portion of their residential heating costs for the winter heating season. The program's energy crisis intervention components are designed to provide immediate response to alleviate potentially life-threatening situations, and the client education component of the program provides funds for activities that encourage regular utility payments, promote energy awareness and encourage reduction of energy use through energy efficiency, client education and weatherization.

Family Development & Self-Sufficiency (FaDSS)
FaDSS provides services to Family Investment Program families facing multiple barriers to self-sufficiency. The FaDSS program provides comprehensive in-home services through certified Family Development Specialists. The FaDSS program is a nationally recognized model which has demonstrated that it pays off, both in social and economic terms, to invest in high quality intensive services by partnering with families at risk of long term welfare dependency.

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is a federal grant program established to help reduce the heating and cooling costs for low income persons, particularly the elderly, disabled, and children, by improving the energy efficiency of their homes. The WAP has developed from a program that stressed low cost, temporary measures installed by volunteers, to a program that uses trained crews and contractors to install permanent cost effective measures that address both the building shell and the heating and cooling systems in the dwelling.

Public Service Announcement - (Video Link Below)
Iowa Former Governor Culver recently recorded a public service announcements (PSAs) informing residents about energy assistance and urging Iowans to make donations to utility customer contributions funds. Click below to view the PSAs -- 30-second (3.5 MB). The files are in WMV format which requires Windows Media Player to view.

Former Governor Culver Energy Assistance & Donations PSA

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