Back-To-Work
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Stipulations for ALL Pottawattamie County General Assistance Programs. All other community agencies have been accessed for assistance — General Assistance programs are to be the last resort.
Assistance for up to three (3) consecutive months not to exceed $500.00 for a one (1) month period. In addition, can get medication assistance up to $200 per month.
Requirements of the Back-To-Work Program
- Apply for assistance with employment through the Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation and/or Iowa Workforce Development Programs.
- No income in the household. The Back-to-Work program is not a supplement to household income.
- Must actively seek employment by filling out at least eight (8) employment applications in one (1) month.
- Attend the educational experience such as a financial/budgeting class, job-seeking class, job fair, etc. (once per month) — if applicable.
- Must engage in forty (40) hours of community volunteer work in one (1) month.
- Requirements must be completed prior to approval of assistance.
- Comply with treatment recommended by either a physician or General Assistance specialist (i.e. AA meetings, mental health counseling, etc.).
Please complete our pre-screen form to learn more about the Back-to-Work Program.