Strengthening Iowa’s communities by ensuring those with less achieve more.
Educating, advocating for, and connecting Community Action Agencies to amplify a unified voice in service of Iowans facing economic hardship.
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Iowa Community Action Association provides resources and support to the 16 Community Action Agencies located in the state of Iowa. Click on the region to find an Iowa Community Action Agency near you.
Committed to Serve
Iowa Community Action is committed to serve the best interests of the poor, thereby serving the best interests of everyone. We are proud to offer training opportunities and have 16 different Community Action Agencies throughout the state.
Member Resources
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Upcoming Trainings
Learn more about all of our programs for support the needs of individuals and families striving for economic security.
Advocate
Iowa Community Action Association works with partners, member agencies, and legislators to improve Iowa’s communities.
Our 2021 Impact
We are proud to provide services to citizens in all of Iowa’s 99 counties.
Upcoming Events
- October 4 @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
ROMA In-Service
Calling all Certified ROMA Trainers, Implementers, and Advocates – ICAA is hosting an online ROMA In-Service for you to participate to meet your recertification requirements. Join fellow ROMA Professionals for
- October 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
ROMA Subgroup Meeting
Zoom Conference Call ZOOM Access: Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/369994910 Dial: 1.646.558.8656; Meeting ID: 369 994 910 Zoom Password: 976965 If you would like to receive the agenda once it is
- October 12 @ 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
ICAA Book Club
Join the ICAA Book Club to read Parable of the Sower, by Octavia Butler. We’ll plan to read 60 pages between each book club gathering (30 pages per week). We’ll
- October 26 @ 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
ICAA Book Club
Join the ICAA Book Club to read Parable of the Sower, by Octavia Butler. We’ll plan to read 60 pages between each book club gathering (30 pages per week). We’ll
- November 9 @ 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
ICAA Book Club
Join the ICAA Book Club to read Parable of the Sower, by Octavia Butler. We’ll plan to read 60 pages between each book club gathering (30 pages per week). We’ll
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Photos from Iowa Disaster Human Resource Council, Iowa VOAD's post
According to #StateofBabies, #childcare is unaffordable in every state & only 11% of babies in families w/ low/moderate income receive assistance. When federal funding expires this week, costs will skyrocket even more. bit.ly/2BP3XBc #ThinkBabies
Are the older adults in your life ready to evacuate if needed?
✅ Make sure they have a contact list of their support network in their phone
✅ Have a transportation plan in case they don’t have a car or a driver’s license
✅ Take medical equipment into consideration
✅ Keep in mind unique needs
Ready.iowa.gov