Find more information about the resources and programs in your city, county, and state
Visit the Cedar Rapids city website to find information about local businesses, government offices, bus schedules, and everything related to life in Cedar Rapids.
Cedar Rapids is located in Linn County. The county has some other resources that can be useful. This resource sheet lists services specifically for immigrants and refugees, but there are other resource sheets for various people and needs.
HACAP is a community agency that supports families, children, veterans, and homeless individuals. They have a mobile food pantry and a map of food pantries and free meal providers in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.
Iowa HHS
The Iowa HHS website serves as the hub for government assistance programs and services in the state of Iowa.
YPN supports young parents and families by offering services like parenting classes, support groups, childcare assistance, and regular diaper bank programs.
Education
Kirkwood offers many learning opportunities, including free English classes and career skills training programs. This link will take you to the web page about English classes.
Cedar Rapids Schools
Visit the Cedar Rapids Community Schoool District's website to learn more about enrollment and resources available for your child.
Medical and Dental
Free and low cost medical resources
The EIHC offers a full range of health services, including family medicine, pediatric, behavioral, and OB/GYN care. Financial assistance programs such as the Sliding Fee Scale program and the 340B Drug Discount program are available for eligible patients. Accepts Medicaid and all forms of insurance. Please call for more information.
The EIHC Dental Health center provides dental exams, x-rays, cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, fillings, extractions, temporary partials, root canals, crowns. Accepts Medicaid and Hawk-I, MCNA, and all forms of insurance. Sliding fee scale available
Employment Resources
Explore partner organizations and more
Learn about helpful organizations for people seeking legal assistance in Iowa.
Catholic Charities offers low-cost immigration legal services. Call Catholic Charities to talk to an immigration lawyer for free.