As the spread of COVID-19 continues and daily life as we know it has been disrupted. At the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence, we know that violence does not take a break even at times like these, and in fact, families will experience an elevated level of stress due to absences from work, school closings and the realities of this illness. Please know that resources are available 24/7 and domestic violence programs across our state are working tirelessly to help people plan for their safety. Get connected here.

 

Our team has carefully considered the advisories coming out of the CDC, the Iowa Department of Health and other partners, and for that reason, we have closed our physical office through April 30, 2020, dialing back our physical presence in many spaces and working remotely. Here at ICADV we are taking COVID-19 seriously and recognizing that we are members of a community filled with people who may be at a significantly higher risk that the average Iowan. We believe we can meet the needs of our constituents while simultaneously minimizing the risk to our staff and to all with whom we come in contact. By centering the most vulnerable among us, we feel that we are taking an active role in preventing the spread of this disease. Read our official response to COVID-19.

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Resources, Support and the Facts

With an abundance of information coming out about Covid-19, it can feel overwhelming. Below are a number of resources to help you stay up-to-date on the latest news and updates, find support and resources during this difficult time.

 

Businesses and Community Organizations

• General information for public facilities and organizations

• Interim guidance for businesses and employers

• Recommendations for faith-based organizations 

• Recommendations for child care centers and homes

• Business guidance

• Guidance for mass gatherings

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CDC Information

• Testing for COVID-19 in the U.S.

• Frequently asked questions

• Resources for state, local, territorial and tribal health departments

• Resources for homeless shelters 

• Preventing the spread of COVID-19 in community spaces

• Printable resources

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Family resources, childcare and homeschool activities/lessons

• Talking to children about COVID-19

• Child care referrals and information

• Iowa Department of Health and Human Services

• 211 - financial assistance and food accessibility

• 2020 Guide to Google Classroom

• Free educational subscriptions

• 27 activities and lessons to try at home

• Polk County Community, Youth, Family and Services

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Food Assistance

• Find an Iowa food bank 

• 211 - food assistance

• Iowa Department of Health and Human Services

• List of Iowa Food Pantries

• List of Iowa Food Pantries #2

 

General Information and Public Resources

• Iowa Department of Public Health

• COVID-19 Factsheet

• COVID-19 Map of Iowa

• Social distancing guidelines

• COVID-19 in Iowa: What you need to know

• Preparing for COVID-19

• 2020 Cases of COVID-19 in the U.S.

• Community Mitigation Strategies

• Tips to prevent the spread of COVID-19

• Mental health considerations during the COVID-19 outbreak

• English Language Learners (ELL) COVID-19 factsheets and information

• Governor Reynold's State of Public Health Disaster Emergency Proclamation

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Healthcare

• University of Iowa Health Care launches new COVID-19 helpline

• 2-1-1

• PHC Respiratory Clinic

 

Housing

• Governor Reynolds signs additional State Public Health Emergency Declaration

• Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and HUD to suspend foreclosures during COVID-19 outbreak

• 2-1-1

• Greater Des Moines Area Shelter and Services Book

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Immigration

• Supporting Undocumented Families: The Betancourt Macias Family Scholarship Foundation

• IDPH: Resources for Households with Mixed or Undocumented Status

• 2-1-1

• Talking with Children about COVID-19

• Alliance for Immigrant Survivors

• Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence (api/gbv)

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• ASISTA

• Protecting Immigrant Families (PIF)

• United We Dream COVID-19 Community Resources

• Freedom for Immigrants Launches COVID-19 Detention Hotline

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Language Access

• EMBARC COVID-19 Crisis Response Resources and Crisis Helpline

• United We Dream MigraWatch Hotline: 1-844-363-1423

• Information on COVID-19 in indigenous languages of Latin America from Comunidades Indigenas en Liderazgo

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Legal Services

• COVID-19 Hotline provided by Iowa Legal Aid: 1-800-332-0419

• Iowa Legal Aid

• Ongoing Iowa court provisions during COVID-19 outbreak

• Frequently Asked Questions Involving Courts and COVID-19

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Unemployment Resources and Financial Assistance​

• Iowa Workforce Development

• ICUF COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund

• COVID-19 or Other Public Health Emergencies and the Fair Labor Standards Act Questions and Answer

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Stimulus Checks

• Senate Approves Roughly $2 Trillion in Coronavirus Relief

• Stimulus Checks: The Facts

• IRS backs down and won’t require Social Security recipients to file tax returns for stimulus checks

 

State and Federal Taxes

• IRS extends payment deadline to July 15, 2020

• Iowa extends filing and payment of Iowa state taxes to July 31, 2020

• Tax Preparation Tools and Online Banking

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Tech Safety and WiFi Services

• U.S. providers offer free Wi-Fi for 60 days

• Battling online coronavirus scams with facts

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