Start hereOfficial
Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Network
Front door for aging/disability services and local navigation across Iowa.
Iowa
Iowa resources for caregivers
Key Iowa entry points for caregiver support & respite, long-term services and supports (LTSS), job-related leave options, safety reporting, and benefits portals. (Official sources when possible.)
Status: Draft — please verify links before publishing.
Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026
Caregiver supportOfficial
Caregiver support & respite
Information, support, and respite options—often coordinated through Area Agencies on Aging.
Medicaid LTSSOfficial
HCBS Waiver Programs (Iowa Medicaid)
Overview of Iowa Medicaid HCBS waiver programs and links to program details.
Self-directedOfficial
Consumer Choice Option (CCO)
Self-directed option under HCBS waivers (no eligibility promises—talk to your case manager/MCO).
Job supportOfficial
Family & medical leave (job protection)
Iowa does not have a statewide paid family leave program. Start with federal job-protected leave rules.
SafetyOfficial
Adult Protective Services (APS)
Official pathway to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults.
OmbudsmanOfficial
Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Help with nursing home/assisted living issues, complaints, and resident rights.
Benefits portalOfficial
Apply for benefits / manage cases
Online portal for benefits and services (verify program availability in the portal).