Pandemic Relief - Iowa

About this resource

The recent Consolidated Appropriations Act set aside emergency relief for young people with foster care experience who are struggling because of the Pandemic.​ Each state is able to decide how the funds will be applied to the youth in their care.

In Iowa, there is leftover Pandemic Relief available to current/former foster youth.

Stimulus-type payments have been extended for young adults ages 18 to 22 through June 30, 2022. Youth and young adults who left foster care or other court-ordered placements after age 17.5 may be eligible for a direct one-time pandemic relief payment of $750.  Eligibility will be verified by DHS.