The downturn in the economy has taken a toll on many Iowa families. The resources found on this page are designed to help families and individuals tackle tough times today and tomorrow. Whether facing unemployment, accumulating debt, or other difficult financial decisions, many resources are available.

Resources (articles & websites)

• Iowa State Extension: Managing tough times
• Iowa State Extension: Resources on finances, employment, family issues, legal, paying bills, etc.
• Iowa State Extension: Job market skills & resources, family & household resources, farming issues & resources, plus much more
• APA Help Center: The Road to Resilience
• APA Help Center: Staying Hopeful After a Job Loss

Filing For Unemployment

• Iowa Workforce Development

Other Contact Information / Resources

• Iowa Concern Hotline: 1-800-447-1985 - a source of information for Iowans in need.
• Iowa Concern Website: Help and information for Iowans in need: legal, finance, caring for yourself & others, crisis/disaster, overcoming adversity, and other tools and reports
• Iowa Workforce Development, Kelly Brousseau, Employment Training Specialist,
  Email: Kelly.Brousseau@iwd.iowa.gov

Education Resources

• Iowa Wesleyan College, Mt. Pleasant, IA
• David File, Assoc. VP of Extended Learning, Iowa Wesleyan College, Phone: 319-385-6245 Email: dfile@iwc.edu
• Heidi Seegers, Director of Career Services, Iowa Wesleyan College, Phone: 319-385-6375 Email: hseegers@iwc.edu
• Mark Petty, Dean of Admissions, Iowa Wesleyan College, Phone: 319-385-6231 Email: mpetty@iwc.edu
• Southeastern Community College, West Burlington, IA
• Workforce Center Workshops: Includes workshops in Burlington, Mt. Pleasant, Ft. Madison, and Keokuk. For more information visit www.iowaworkforce.org.
• Adult Education & GED Classes: Includes classes in Burlington, Ft. Madison, Keokuk, and Mt. Pleasant locations. For more information visit www.scciowa.edu.
• Get Your Career Back on Track: A series of Job Skills Readiness workshops, as well as computer certification exams, are being offered by the Iowa Workforce Development Center.