General Assistance

Joelle Stolte

Health Services Director

Sarah Downard

Coordinator
Address

301 N Buxton Indianola, IA 50125
2nd Floor, Administration Bldg.
Phone: 515-690-9204
Email: ga@warrencountyia.org

On Location
WeLIFT Job Search Center

106 E 2nd Avenue
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 962-5017
2nd Monday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
4th  Monday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Office Hours

8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday

Warren County Administration Building
Appointments are Recommended. Please call 515-690-9204 to schedule an appointment to receive general assistance funding.

Warren County General Assistance Guidelines

Chapter 3 Policy

Warren County General Assistance provides assistance to Warren County residents who meet county guidelines. General Assistance follows the guidelines set forth in the county ordinance established by the Warren County Board of Supervisors. Assistance is given to eligible households who are unable to get assistance from other sources or that assistance is being delayed. Applicants must apply for all possible state and federal programs they may qualify for in order to receive assistance and comply with these programs.

Intake procedure: Call to apply or walk in.
Eligibility requirements: Warren County Resident.
Warren County General Assistance includes the following services: cremation, burial, rental assistance, utility assistance (must have a disconnect and made payments), medical, dental, and prescription assistance, as well as information and referral for such needs.

To apply:

PLEASE PROVIDE A COMPLETED APPLICATION AND THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR EVERYONE IN THE HOUSEHOLD.

If you are a Veteran that has served during designated times and have an honorable discharge you would need to contact the office of Warren County Veteran Affairs to complete the application with them.