We help children, families, and individuals in Eastern Iowa.

You can browse our help articles, book an appointment with one of our team members, or start a conversation online.

Current Highlights
Utility Bill Assistance
We provide resources to financial assistance for air conditioning, weatherization, and more. What will I need?
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Job Opportunities
We are looking for compassionate caregivers at HeadStart!
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Water Bill Assistance
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Help With My Children

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Early Childhood Child Care

Head Start provides high-quality, no-cost child care for children 0–5 years (subject in income requirements).

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Other Child Care

If you do not qualify for Head Start or want to explore other options, we'll help you to build a list of providers to meet your needs.

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School Supplies

Community Action of Eastern Iowa provides school supplies for students in grades K-12 who live in Cedar County.

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Diapers

We have size 2, 3, & 4 diapers in our Davenport office. We DO NOT have sizes 1, 5, or 6, and cannot provide pull-ups or specific diaper brands.

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Child Care in my Home

Consultation services are offered at no cost and there are no income guidelines.

Help With Paying Bills

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Holiday Closures

Offices will be closed 2/20/23 in observance of the holiday.

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Power Disconnected

Being disconnected from utilities is an emergency. Submit a service ticket and we'll try to assist you with getting reconnected.

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Disconnection Notice

Start a conversation now so we can work together to try to prevent disconnection or restore service.

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Utility Bill Assistance

On October 1st you may apply for assistance if your household meets at least one of our standards.

Water

Water Assistance

If you do not have water service or you have a disconnection notice, we may be able to assist.

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About Us

We are the Community Action Agency for Cedar, Clinton, Muscatine, and Scott Counties in Iowa, and we provide services to over 25,000 people every year. We want to make eastern Iowa a better place to live, work, and enjoy life.

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We help over 25,000 Iowans every year to pay bills and improve their lives and the lives of their children. Help us continue that story.