Announcements

Update: We’re putting the finishing touches on our new Iowa Compass resource database! We’ve had a small delay in moving to our new database platform. Sometimes technology takes a little longer than planned, and we want to make sure everything is working the way it should before we launch. In the…

Exciting changes are on the way for Iowa Compass! By end of day on July 1st, the Iowa Compass Resource Database will get a much-needed refresh and a brand new look. Iowa Compass will make the transition to a new database software provider to create a more user-friendly experience for…

Iowa HHS recently refreshed the HOME website with a new look and a simpler layout. These changes will make it easier to find important information, stay up to date on HOME progress, and access new HOME resources as they become available. Take a look! View HOME Website

LivingWorks Start – Enroll Today for FreeBegin the Conversation On behalf of Iowa’s Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health, we are pleased to offer enrollment to LivingWorks Start at no cost to you. LivingWorks Start is a 90-minute online training that helps learners develop foundational skillsto recognize when someone may…

Presented by Home Modifications Iowa and Iowa HHS, this conference brings together healthcare professionals, community leaders, and policymakers to move aging forward in Iowa through real collaboration… not just conversation. The conference takes place on August 6th at Prairie Meadows in Altoona. To learn more, please visit Iowa State Conference…

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released the updated Iowa Olmstead Plan, which provides a strategic framework to expand opportunities, improve service access, and enhance the quality of life for Iowans with disabilities. The updated plan outlines how state agencies, local governments, and community organizations can…