FaDSS

 

FaDSS

Family Development and Self-Sufficiency (FaDSS) is a home visitation program for low-income families available in all 99 counties in Iowa. FaDSS families participate voluntarily in free services in partnership with their FaDSS Family Development Specialist who works with the whole family to address their basic needs, improve child well-being and develop career opportunities that, in turn, improve lives, families and communities.

 

Core Program Components

  • Structured home visits conducted by skilled family development specialists
  • Assessments and screenings that support healthy self-exploration
  • Science-informed goal pursuit
  • A framework and process for skill building
  • Connecting families to stabilizing supports and opportunities in their communities

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What is required for program eligibility?

  • Household income must be at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
  • Dependent child in the home
  • Reside in Iowa
  • Social Security Number/Citizenship
  • At-risk Criteria

How to apply for services:

  • Contact our Family Development Coordinator:

Where are services available?

  • FaDSS services are available statewide. Mid-Sioux Opportunity's FaDSS program serves the following counties: Lyon, Sioux, Plymouth, Cherokee and Ida.

Learn more about the FaDSS program:

  • For additional program details and a complete listing of program benefits, view our brochure: English or Spanish

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Mid-Sioux Mission

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FaDSS Mission

Dedicated to building partnerships with Iowa families to alleviate the conditions that cause poverty by building on their strengths of resourcefulness and resilience.