DCA is a supportive program involving a partnership between a disaster-impacted household and a disaster case advocate. Disaster case advocates walk beside households through the disaster recovery process. They serve as a primary point of contact assisting households in coordinating necessary services and resources to address the household’s complex disaster recovery needs. In this partnership, advocates and households assess the family’s disaster-related unmet needs, build a recovery plan, and access available resources.
Residents can apply for and learn more about the program by visiting: https://homelandsecurity.iowa.gov/assistance
You may also contact your local Community Action Agency directly to learn more about Disaster Case Advocacy. Go to iowacommunityaction.org/find-an-agency to find your local agency.