Iowa Department of Human Services

"The Iowa Department of Human Services makes a positive

difference in the lives of Iowans we serve through effective

and efficient leadership, excellence, and teamwork.

The Mission of the Iowa Department of Human Services is to help individuals and families achieve safe, stable, self-sufficient, and healthy lives, thereby contributing to the economic growth of the state. We do this by keeping a customer focus, striving for excellence, sound stewardship of state resources, maximizing the use of federal funding and leveraging opportunities, and by working with our public and private partners to achieve results."