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Refugee Community Services | Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI)

3200 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311

Eligibility

Call or visit website to see specific requirements for individual programs

Required documents

Call for details

(515) 271-7411
Voice·

Alternate Number

(515) 271-7335
Voice·

Main Phone

Application process

Call for services

Fees

Varies by services, sliding fee scale, Child Mental Health Waiver, Title 19 (Medicaid) insurance and private pay

Service area

IA

Provides refugee services that include:

  • Connecting senior refugees to community resources

  • Culturally and linguistically appropriate mental health services, available statewide by telehealth

  • English classes

  • Community gardening and small farm business programs

  • Child care business training in Polk, Buena Vista, Black Hawk, Scott, and Woodbury counties

  • An Individual Development Account program with financial education and matched savings, available statewide

  • Direct and financial help to foreign-born victims of human trafficking statewide

  • Support for unaccompanied children and youth from Central America who want to connect with family in Iowa, available statewide

  • Business training and technical help in central Iowa

  • A Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program

Date of Last Formal Update

04/06/2026

Data provided by

United Way of the Midlands

Providing organization

Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI)

Offers children and family services.

Refugee Community Services | Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI)