Supporting Individuals & Families
Our services are designed to support immigrants, refugees, newcomers, and their families as they navigate life in the Siouxland community.
We recognize that every person and family has different experiences, needs, and goals. We meet people where they are and help connect them with the information, services, and resources that can help them move forward.
Our work supports people at different stages of their journey—from those who are beginning the immigration process to newcomers who are establishing their families, careers, and lives in Siouxland.
Who we serve
Seven groups of neighbors, one front door.
Find yourself below to see how we can help. Or skip ahead, call us and simply tell us what is happening.
Immigrants
Permanent residents, long-time neighbors and anyone with a question about their status or a letter from USCIS.
We help with
Green cards, renewals and removing conditions
Citizenship applications and fee waivers
Petitions for a spouse, parent or child
Refugees
Refugees, asylees and humanitarian parolees rebuilding a life after leaving home for safety.
We help with
A welcome and a plan for the first ninety days
Green card applications after the first year
Asylum and other humanitarian protection
Newcomers
New arrivals who came for work, family or safety and do not yet know where to turn.
We help with
Social Security, Medicaid and food assistance
Housing, school enrollment and a family doctor
Work permits, English classes and a first job
Families
Parents, children and grandparents waiting to be reunited, or working through a hard season together.
We help with
Family reunification and petitions
Case management, with referrals we walk with you
Safety planning and support for survivors
Students
International students, DACA recipients and young people finishing school or starting college.
We help with
DACA renewals filed on time
Questions about student status and work permission
Know your rights workshops for schools and campuses
Workers
The people who keep Siouxland's plants, farms, kitchens and job sites running, on every shift.
We help with
Work permits and renewals
Evening and Saturday appointments around your shift
Know your rights at work, in your language
Community members
Neighbors, congregations, schools, clinics, employers and local governments who want to welcome newcomers well.
We help with
Know your rights and fraud prevention workshops
Interpreters and translated notices
Training for staff who serve newcomers
Partnerships and volunteering
Not sure where to start?
Not sure which service you need?
You do not have to work it out alone. Most families start with one conversation, and we take it from there.
Help line (712) 212-3242 · Text (712) 212-3242
How it works
Tell us what is happening
Call, text, email or walk in, in any language. A few sentences is enough to start.
We find the right person
We listen, ask a few questions and connect you with an attorney, a caseworker or an interpreter.
You leave with a next step
A booked consultation, a referral we walk with you, or a clear answer. If we cannot help, we find someone who can.
