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.
Help With My Children
Early Childhood Child Care
Head Start provides high-quality, no-cost child care for children 0–5 years (subject in income requirements).
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.
School Supplies
Community Action of Eastern Iowa provides school supplies for students in grades K-12 who live in Cedar County.
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.
Child Care in my Home
Consultation services are offered at no cost and there are no income guidelines.
Help With Paying Bills
Holiday Closures
Offices will be closed 2/20/23 in observance of the holiday.
Power Disconnected
Being disconnected from utilities is an emergency. Submit a service ticket and we'll try to assist you with getting reconnected.
Disconnection Notice
Start a conversation now so we can work together to try to prevent disconnection or restore service.
Utility Bill Assistance
On October 1st you may apply for assistance if your household meets at least one of our standards.
Water Assistance
If you do not have water service or you have a disconnection notice, we may be able to assist.
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.