Iowa Department of Health and Human Services

Mission: To provide high quality programs and services that protect and improve the health and resiliency of individuals, families, and communities.

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the states primary agency responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of Iowas residents. The department provides a wide range of services, from public health initiatives and disease prevention to social services that support children, families, and vulnerable populations. Through programs like Medicaid, food assistance, child welfare, and mental health services, the Iowa HHS works to address the physical, emotional, and economic needs of individuals and families. By promoting public health, providing critical care, and fostering strong communities, the department strives to improve the quality of life for all Iowans.

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services provide services for adoption, foster care, children and family guidance, child care, child support and recovery, civil commitment for sexual offenders, diversion programs, family investment programs, food assistance, health insurance premium payment, healthy and well kids program, juvenile facilities, medical assistance, mental health and developmental disabilities.