Iowa County Social Service Department

Established in 1973, Heritage Area Agency on Aging offers a variety of social services for senior citizens. The agency conducts various meetings, training sessions and educational seminars on aging-related issues. Heritage Area Agency on Aging maintains a work force of more than 15 employees. Additionally, the agency is funded by state and federal government agencies. Heritage Area Agency on Aging provides advocacy, planning and housing services. The agency serves Benton, Cedar, Johnson, Jones, Linn and Washington counties in Iowa. Heritage Area Agency on Aging offers counseling, crisis intervention and companionship services. The agency provides assistance with repair and maintenance, pharmacy and case management services. It is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

The Linn County Office handles child and dependent adult abuse cases 24 hours a day. The office is a part of the Iowa Department of Human Services, which helps individuals and families in achieving healthy lives. The department operates from various locations throughout Iowa. It offers day care and in-home medical solutions. The Iowa Department of Human Services provides a variety of licensing information for people who conduct home studies to offer adoption support. In addition, the department administers an adult abuse program. It provides food assistance and develops disaster behavioral health plans. The Iowa Department of Human Services also operates Cherokee Mental Health Institute.

Located in Iowa City, Iowa, the Johnston County Office provides individual protection services related to abuse and neglect. The office is a part of the Iowa Department of Human Services, which is a state department that offers child support, adoption and medical assistance programs. The department provides recruitment and training-related services to foster parents. It also offers skill assessment, resume development and job search assistance services. In addition, the Iowa Department of Human Services provides vocational and basic education, substance abuse treatment and physical health care services. It provides employment, disability assistance and long-term care services for refugees. The department operates various resource centers and delivers mental health and juvenile care services for individuals with disabilities.