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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based psychotherapy approach designed to help individuals process and heal from trauma and distressing life experiences. ki sa ki PTSD? Siy ak Sentòm PTSD:  Sante mantal ou enpòtan menm jan ak sante fizik ou, epi li esansyèl pou kontwole kijan w ap fè. Si ou fè eksperyans yon evènman difisil oswa twomatik epi ou pa santi w tankou tèt ou, ki jan ou fè konnen si li pral byento pase, oswa si sa w ap fè eksperyans se aktyèlman yon maladi mantal tankou Twoub Estrès Post Twomatik (PTSD)? Nan videyo ki anba a, Direktè Klinik Benita Triplett, LISW, pataje siy ak sentòm yo pou gade nan tèt ou, timoun ou yo ak moun ou renmen yo. Panse sou kondisyon sante mantal ka fè pè, men trè souvan ak konsèy pwofesyonèl, PTSD ak lòt maladi mantal tankou Depresyon oswa Anksyete yo ka trete. Kondisyon sante mantal yo byen komen. Moun yo vin pi bon epi yo viv pi kontan, lavi ki pi pwodiktif. Isit la pou ede: Lavi ka difisil pafwa. Lonje men pou èd ka pa alèz. Asire w ke w pran swen konfidansyèl sèvis nou yo pou tout moun. Pa gen moun ki vire do bay. Nou la pou ede ou menm ak fanmi ou jwenn fòs enteryè ou epi viv yon lavi ki pi kontan e ki an sante. An sekirite, kote prive Sèvis an pèsòn ak sèvis telesante ki disponib Randevou lajounen kou aswè Sèvis ki pale panyòl, Sioux City Founisè EAP Medicare, IA/NE Medicaid, pifò asirans Echèl frè glisman ki baze sou kantite ak revni fanmi an Sèvis sikyatri disponib Si ou panse ou ka gen PTSD, oswa si ou senpleman gen kesyon epi ou vle pale ak yon terapis ki gen lisans, nou la pou ou.  KONTAKTE NOU POU ÈD JODIA. Katolik Charities sèvi moun ki gen tout laj, tout relijyon ak tout orijin. Nou vire pa gen moun ki bezwen swen sante mantal ale pou enkapasite pou peye. Sèvis nou yo an sekirite, prive ak konfidansyèl Nou ofri terapi an pèsòn ak telesante Echèl frè glisman asire pa gen okenn baryè pri Terapis ki pale Panyòl Evalyasyon sante mantal gratis pou nenpòt timoun ki gen laj lekòl ki gen difikilte Terapis yo itilize pratik ki baze sou prèv tankou CBT, DBT ak EMDR Kliyan terapi ki gen bezwen plis konplèks gen aksè a Sikyat Dr Nesrin Abu Ata, MD

Your partnership leads to amazing outcomes for children and families who would not otherwise have a place to turn for help. FALL 2023 Your partnership leads to amazing outcomes for children and families who would not otherwise have a place to turn for help. Apwòch ki baze sou evidans: Therapy helped Jaime understand, because of shared faith, he will see his grandfather again someday. He also knows he is never alone. Christ is always with him. Gradually, Jaime has resumed activities away from his parents and even spent part of his summer at a relative’s home having fun with cousins. Sikoterapi Terapi chòk CBT (Terapi Konpòtman kognitif) PCIT (Terapi entèraksyon paran timoun) DBT (Terapi Konpòtman dyalektik) EMDR (Repwosesis desansibilizasyon mouvman je) Apwòch ki baze sou evidans: ‘Deana’ was depressed from being unable to work for three years after a severe back injury and now living with chronic pain. Friends and family have helped her, but it remained difficult to support herself and 13-year-old daughter. Financial worry added greatly to her emotional stress, and she grieved being independent and self-sufficient. In therapy, Deana let go of the old way and found courage to build a new life despite her daily pain. She was grateful to pay what she could afford for counseling, for the crisis assistance from Catholic Charities and the community resources with which she connected. Help people like Jamie & Deana. Your donation helps so many. DONATE NOW Apwòch ki baze sou evidans: After only a few sessions, he is more at peace. On his way out of his most recent appointment, Ricardo shared, “I am so glad I finally listened to the people who love me.” Sikoterapi Terapi chòk CBT (Terapi Konpòtman kognitif) PCIT (Terapi entèraksyon paran timoun) DBT (Terapi Konpòtman dyalektik) EMDR (Repwosesis desansibilizasyon mouvman je) Apwòch ki baze sou evidans: ‘Miles’ started therapy with his wife to save the marriage even though she had separated from him. She attended initially, but still decided to pursue divorce. The couple had financial struggles, but because Miles could pay what he could afford each session, he continued therapy through the difficult divorce process. He adjusted to being a single father and is focusing now on being the best role model for his children. Help people like Ricardo & Miles Your donation helps so many. DONATE NOW Apwòch ki baze sou evidans: She found a career in which she is thriving, and she continues to move forward. Sally has even published a book sharing her experience with domestic violence as an encouragement to others who face that challenge. Sikoterapi Terapi chòk CBT (Terapi Konpòtman kognitif) PCIT (Terapi entèraksyon paran timoun) DBT (Terapi Konpòtman dyalektik) EMDR (Repwosesis desansibilizasyon mouvman je) Apwòch ki baze sou evidans: It seemed ‘Joe and Peggy’ could never resolve a problem. They were frequently arguing and misunderstanding one another. In couple’s therapy, Joe and Peggy learned to not take things personally; their spouse’s undesired behavior wasn’t meant to hurt them. They have increased their insight about how to work out issues without blame, remaining calm and really listening. They have weekly date nights, share household duties and report a loving relationship.

Our primary focus is offering the best mental health care for those most in need. Our masters level, licensed therapists are here to help no matter your faith, background or income level. Sante mantal granmoun Nou konsantre prensipalman se ofri pi bon swen sante mantal pou moun ki pi bezwen yo. Nivo mèt nou an, terapis ki gen lisans yo isit la pou ede kèlkeswa lafwa ou, background ou oswa nivo revni ou. Pa gen moun ki bezwen swen yo pral vire do bay. Gouvènman, asirans, ak lòt enstitisyon ki bay akreditasyon yo site toutan kòm moun ki montre ak respekte pi bon pratik nan endistri sante mantal la. Nou konsantre prensipalman se ofri pi bon swen sante mantal pou moun ki pi bezwen yo. Nivo mèt nou an, terapis ki gen lisans yo isit la pou ede kèlkeswa lafwa ou, background ou oswa nivo revni ou. Pa gen moun ki bezwen swen yo pral vire do bay. Yo p ap voye pesonn ki bezwen swen kèlkeswa kapasite pou l peye. Gouvènman, asirans, ak lòt enstitisyon ki bay akreditasyon yo site toutan kòm moun ki montre ak respekte pi bon pratik nan endistri sante mantal la. Nou ye Isit la pou ede: Lavi ka difisil pafwa. Lonje men pou èd ka pa alèz. Asire w ke w pran swen konfidansyèl sèvis nou yo pou tout moun. Pa gen moun ki vire do bay. Nou la pou ede ou menm ak fanmi ou jwenn fòs enteryè ou epi viv yon lavi ki pi kontan e ki an sante. An sekirite, kote prive Sèvis an pèsòn ak sèvis telesante ki disponib Randevou lajounen kou aswè Sèvis ki pale panyòl, Sioux City Founisè EAP Medicare, IA/NE Medicaid, pifò asirans Echèl frè glisman ki baze sou kantite ak revni fanmi an Sèvis sikyatri disponib Sèvi tout laj, lafwa ak orijin Sèvis sikyatrik ki disponib ak Doktè Nesrin Abu Ata, MD Sèvis espesyalize pou chòk Sèvis Terapi Endividyèl, Koup ak Fanmi Pou: Otis Chagren & Pèt Abi Seksyèl Jesyon kòlè Dejwe pònografi Abi Fizik Pwoblèm Relasyon Lit Paran yo Pwoblèm fanmi PTSD Depresyon Anksyete Chòk ADHD Apwòch ki baze sou evidans: Sikoterapi Terapi chòk CBT (Terapi Konpòtman kognitif) PCIT (Terapi entèraksyon paran timoun) DBT (Terapi Konpòtman dyalektik) EMDR (Repwosesis desansibilizasyon mouvman je) Kote nou yo Biwo prensipal - Sioux City 1601 Militè Road, Sioux City, IA 51103 (712) 252-4547 info@cathchar.com Orè: M, W, Je 8:00am-7:00pm, T  8:00am-8:00pm, F 8:30am -5:00pm KONTAKTE NOU Carroll/Storm Lake 409 1/2 W 7th St, Bwat PO 13 Carroll, IA 51401 (712) 792-9597 Orè Carroll: M,W, V 8:30am-5pm, J 10am-7pm Orè Storm Lake: Je 9am-4pm KONTAKTE NOU Spencer 607 1st Ave. West, PO Box 1124 Spencer, IA 51301 (712) 580-4320 Orè: M, W, Je 8:30am-5:00pm J 8:30am-7:00pm, F 8:00am-1:00pm KONTAKTE NOU Sou entènèt jwèt Fort Dodge 1414 Central Ave Fort Dodge, IA 50501 (515) 576-4156 Orè: M 8:30a-5p; J 8:30am-7:00pm W 8:30am-6pm; Je 8:30am-5pm; F 8:30am-2pm KONTAKTE NOU

 Enskri pou w ka resevwa eNewsletter nou an Do you know someone who spreads kindness, helps others feel included and supports mental well-being? Nominate a fellow student, teacher, coach or staff member as a Mental Health Hero! Complete the form below describing why the person you are nominating is a Mental Health Hero. When finished, click submit. Mental Health Hero Form Nomination Deadline: April 24, 2025 by 5:00 pm Sorry, but this form is now closed. Student/Nominator First name* Student/Nominator Last name* Student/Nominator Phone Student/Nominator Email School* Grade* Parent/Guardian First name* Parent/Guardian Last name* Parent/Guardian Phone* Person You Are Nominating First name* Person You Are Nominating Last name* Person You are Nominating Phone Person you are Nominating Email Person You are Nominating Role at Your School* Essay* In 2,000 characters or less, explain what makes this person a Mental Health Hero. Submit Let’s celebrate those who make your school a happy, healthy place! This resource is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and HumanServices (HHS) as part of an award totaling $1,000,000 with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those ofthe author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.

This DAF is a giving vehicle established at the Catholic United Foundation for the benefit of entities of the Diocese of Sioux City. It allows donors to make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction and then recommend grants to entities of the Diocese of Sioux City, such as Catholic Charities, from the donor’s fund over time. Fon St Elizabeth Fon St. Elizabeth: Yon Fon Konseye Donatè (DAF) atravè Katolik Fondasyon Ini pou antite ki nan dyosèz Sioux City. Ki sa ki Fon St. Elizabeth Donor Advised Fund? DAF sa a se yon machin bay etabli nan Katolik United Foundation pou benefis antite nan Dyosèz Sioux City la. Li pèmèt donatè yo fè yon kontribisyon charitab, resevwa yon dediksyon taks imedya epi answit rekòmande sibvansyon bay antite nan Dyosèz Sioux City, tankou Katolik Charities, nan fon donatè a sou tan. Antite dyosezan ki apwouve pou Fon St. Elizabeth: Dyosèz Sioux City Lekòl Pawas Charite Katolik Kay pou retrèt Sentespri Marian Kay ak Marian Vilaj Grot Redanmsyon an Ou ka presize yon fon oswa yon kanpay aktyèl ak òganizasyon ou chwazi a (yo). DAF yo irevokab. Sa vle di donatè yo pa ka chanje lide yon fwa yo kontribye nan yon DAF. Pa egzanp, si yon donatè tabli yon DAF epi answit gen yon ane desann finansyèman, li pa ka reprann, rekipere, oswa otreman repran byen yo te mete nan DAF la. Kòm yon donatè, ou ka rekòmande youn oswa plis nan kat estrateji envestisman pou fon ou a. Envestisman DAF ka grandi san taks. Ou ka envesti lajan an nan kont fon donatè konseye ki etabli nan Catholic United Foundation epi kite l grandi san taks jiskaske ou vle peye li, epi ou jwenn yon dediksyon taks imedya. Donatè DAF espesifik sa a dwe rekòmande sibvansyon bay antite ki nan dyosèz la sèlman pou rezon charitab. Sibvansyon yo dwe ale nan yon òganizasyon dyosèz Sioux City san bi likratif ke IRS rekonèt. Yo pa pèmèt okenn sibvansyon bay moun. Òganizasyon an dwe gen deziyasyon IRS 501 (c) (3). Minimòm envèstisman inisyal: $5,000. Ou ka ajoute nan fon an sou tan ak envèstisman sa yo ap ba ou tou yon dediksyon taks imedya. (gade fòm ki tache). Opsyon Kado: Fon St. Elizabeth pèmèt yon donatè ofri yon kado kach, anwite, kontra asirans vi, grenn, ak stock oswa lòt pwopriyete apwouve pou kòmanse fon an pou antite Katolik nan Dyosèz Sioux City. Egzanp: John fè yon kado $10,000 pou l envesti nan Fon St. Elizabeth, epi li resevwa yon dediksyon taks imedya sou envestisman inisyal li. Sou yon baz anyèl, John endike Catholic United ki jan li ta renmen gaye lajan, ki ka varye de ane a ane. (Donasyon soti nan fon sa a ka fè nenpòt ki lè, men sa a se jis yon ilistrasyon). Rezon ki fè: Lwa taks yo chanje epi papòt pou enkli dediksyon detaye yo genyen tou. Sa pèmèt anpil kontribyab yo pran avantaj de kontribisyon charitab yo. Remak: Byenke entansyon donatè a toujou pi premye konsidere, Katolik United Foundation gen kontwòl final. Ane 1: $1000 pou Dyosèz Sioux City, $1000 pou pawas la, $3000 pou lekòl la. 2yèm ane: $2500 pou Dyosèz Sioux City, $500 pou òganizasyon charitab Katolik, $1000 pou Grotto of the Redemption, $1000 pou pawas la. Pou kòmanse envesti nan St. Elizabeth Fund, tanpri kontakte: Amy Jones Direktè Maketing ak Devlopman Katolik Charities  AJones@cathchar.com oswa Jan Schmitz Direktè Stewardship ak Devlopman Dyosèz Sioux City johnschmitz@scdiocese.org Enfòmasyon ki genyen isit la se pa konsèy pwofesyonèl oswa legal. Konsilte yon konseye taks oswa yon planifikatè finansye sou sitiyasyon finansye endividyèl ou. “Mwen ta renmen vizite avèk ou sou fason sa yo pou sipòte misyon nou pou ede pèp Bondye a ki nan bezwen.”  Amy Jones, Direktè Maketing ak Devlopman AJones@cathchar.com 712-252-4547 Katolik Charities, 1601 Military Road, Sioux City, 51103

Each day, children, individuals and families who otherwise could not afford the care they need reach out to Catholic Charities for help. Generosity makes certain Charity Care Dollars are available to cover the cost of therapy for those who cannot pay or can only pay a portion. Your gift to Catholic Charities lifts burdens, calms anxiety and quiets fears through compassionate mental health care, charity and advocacy inspired by Christ’s love. Bay Bay Lespwa. Bay Gerizon. Chak jou, timoun, moun ak fanmi ki otreman pa t 'kapab peye swen yo bezwen kontakte Katolik Charite pou èd. Generosity fè sèten Charity Care Dola disponib pou kouvri depans terapi pou moun ki pa kapab peye oswa ki kapab peye sèlman yon pòsyon. Jenerozite asire tou asistans finansye pou fanmi ki nan kriz. Kado ou bay Catholic Charities leve chay, kalme enkyetid ak kalme laperèz atravè swen sante mantal konpasyon, charite ak defans enspire pa renmen Kris la. BAY KOUNYE A! Deklarasyon enpak ( 2021-22) Gade sa donatè nou yo fè posib. Bay espwa jodi a! Poste chèk ou oswa itilize fòm sekirite nou an pou fè yon kado yon sèl fwa oswa pwograme yon kado renouvlab pou ede fanmi yo regilyèman. Ou ka bay tou atravè Venmo. Jwenn pwofil biznis nou an nan catholiccharities_siouxcity. APRANN PLIS Fason Entelijan Taks Pou Bay Pataje rekòt ou, bay nan IRA ou, oswa fè yon kado nan stock - tout se opsyon taks ki saj pou ede fanmi nou jwenn gerizon. APRANN PLIS Ede Timoun ak Fanmi nan Kriz Pwogram Families in Crisis nou yo se fondamantal pou charite ak defans nan kè misyon nou sèvi. APRANN PLIS Fon Sen Elizabèt Fon St. Elizabeth se yon Fon Konseye Donatè (DAF) atravè Catholic United Foundation pou antite ki nan Dyosèz Sioux City. Sipòte Katolik Charite ansanm ak lòt antite Katolik yo tout ak yon sèl fon! APRANN PLIS Planifye yon kado eritaj Kite mond lan yon pi bon kote epi ede pwochen fanmi ki nan bezwen atravè testaman w, yon anwite kado oswa deziyen Katolik Charite kòm yon benefisyè. Planifikasyon w ap fè w vin manm 1902 Legacy Society nan dyosèz Sioux City! APRANN PLIS Zouti Jesyon Finansye gratis Catholic United Financial se yon manm ki posede, konpayi sèvis finansye san bi likratif ki ofri sèvis finansye pou Katolik pou plis pase 140 ane.  ITILIZE ZOUTI GRATIS Li sou istwa nou yo nan Hope “Kòm yon pastè, manm konsèy, omonye polis ak kliyan, mwen te wè travay Katolik Charities nan plizyè pèspektiv. Tanpri vin jwenn mwen kòm yon moun ki bay chak mwa ak kèlkeswa kantite lajan ou ka ofri.”   Fr. Michael Erpelding “Mwen ta renmen vizite avèk ou sou fason sa yo pou sipòte misyon nou pou ede pèp Bondye a ki nan bezwen.”  Amy Jones, Direktè Maketing ak Devlopman AJones@cathchar.com 712-252-4547 Katolik Charities, 1601 Military Road, Sioux City, 51103

Learn more about giving while being Tax Smart. Options vary from Grain Gifts, IRA Distributions, and Stock Transfers. Fason Entelijan Taks Pou Bay Kado Grenn Si asansè ou a pa deja gen yon kont ak Katolik Charite, kontakte nou pou mete youn. Fè nou konnen ou planifye pou transfere grenn epi sèvi ak fòm sa a pou pataje rekòt ou ak fanmi ki nan bezwen. Asansè a pral transfere grenn ou bay Katolik Charite pou vann. Ou p ap resevwa revni pou grenn jaden an e konsa ap evite taks sou revni. Ou kapab tou dedwi pri biznis la pou ogmante grenn jaden an epi evite peye taks sou travay endepandan. KÒMANSE TRANSFÈ GRAN IRA Distribution Distribisyon IRA Si ou se yon moun ki gen IRA ki gen 72, ou ka transfere kado dirèkteman nan Katolik Charite epi ou pa peye taks sou tranzaksyon an. Yon kontribisyon charitab IRA: Ka satisfè egzijans distribisyon minimòm obligatwa anyèl pou IRA ou. Pa jenere ni revni taksab ni yon dediksyon taks pou ou benefisye menm si ou pa detaye dediksyon taks ou yo. Ou kapab tou, avèk konsantman mari oswa madanm ou, nonmen Katolik Charite kòm yon benefisyè IRA ou, jiska $100,000. Kontakte planifikatè finansye ou oswa konseye taks ou pou kòmanse pwosesis transfè a. APRANN PLIS Transfè Stock Bay aksyon ki trè apresye ede ou evite taks sou pwofi kapital la epi li pèmèt ou resevwa yon dediksyon taks pou tout kantite transfè a. Kontakte koutye ou a pou kòmanse transfè a. APRANN PLIS Enfòmasyon ki genyen isit la se pa konsèy pwofesyonèl oswa legal. Konsilte yon konseye taks oswa yon planifikatè finansye sou sitiyasyon finansye endividyèl ou. “Mwen ta renmen vizite avèk ou sou fason sa yo pou sipòte misyon nou pou ede pèp Bondye a ki nan bezwen.”  Amy Jones, Direktè Maketing ak Devlopman AJones@cathchar.com 712-252-4547 Katolik Charities, 1601 Military Road, Sioux City, 51103

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is an evidence-based psychotherapy approach that helps individuals understand and heal the different parts of themselves. IFS views the mind as made up of multiple “parts,” each with its own thoughts, emotions and roles. By working to bring balance and harmony among these parts, IFS fosters self-awareness, emotional healing and inner peace. ki sa ki PTSD? Siy ak Sentòm PTSD:  Sante mantal ou enpòtan menm jan ak sante fizik ou, epi li esansyèl pou kontwole kijan w ap fè. Si ou fè eksperyans yon evènman difisil oswa twomatik epi ou pa santi w tankou tèt ou, ki jan ou fè konnen si li pral byento pase, oswa si sa w ap fè eksperyans se aktyèlman yon maladi mantal tankou Twoub Estrès Post Twomatik (PTSD)? Nan videyo ki anba a, Direktè Klinik Benita Triplett, LISW, pataje siy ak sentòm yo pou gade nan tèt ou, timoun ou yo ak moun ou renmen yo. Panse sou kondisyon sante mantal ka fè pè, men trè souvan ak konsèy pwofesyonèl, PTSD ak lòt maladi mantal tankou Depresyon oswa Anksyete yo ka trete. Kondisyon sante mantal yo byen komen. Moun yo vin pi bon epi yo viv pi kontan, lavi ki pi pwodiktif. Isit la pou ede: Lavi ka difisil pafwa. Lonje men pou èd ka pa alèz. Asire w ke w pran swen konfidansyèl sèvis nou yo pou tout moun. Pa gen moun ki vire do bay. Nou la pou ede ou menm ak fanmi ou jwenn fòs enteryè ou epi viv yon lavi ki pi kontan e ki an sante. An sekirite, kote prive Sèvis an pèsòn ak sèvis telesante ki disponib Randevou lajounen kou aswè Sèvis ki pale panyòl, Sioux City Founisè EAP Medicare, IA/NE Medicaid, pifò asirans Echèl frè glisman ki baze sou kantite ak revni fanmi an Sèvis sikyatri disponib Si ou panse ou ka gen PTSD, oswa si ou senpleman gen kesyon epi ou vle pale ak yon terapis ki gen lisans, nou la pou ou.  KONTAKTE NOU POU ÈD JODIA. Katolik Charities sèvi moun ki gen tout laj, tout relijyon ak tout orijin. Nou vire pa gen moun ki bezwen swen sante mantal ale pou enkapasite pou peye. Sèvis nou yo an sekirite, prive ak konfidansyèl Nou ofri terapi an pèsòn ak telesante Echèl frè glisman asire pa gen okenn baryè pri Terapis ki pale Panyòl Evalyasyon sante mantal gratis pou nenpòt timoun ki gen laj lekòl ki gen difikilte Terapis yo itilize pratik ki baze sou prèv tankou CBT, DBT ak EMDR Kliyan terapi ki gen bezwen plis konplèks gen aksè a Sikyat Dr Nesrin Abu Ata, MD

Meet our dedicated Board of Directors Team! Konsèy Administrasyon Nou rekonesan pou Konsèy Administrasyon devwe nou an Jan Baker Patty Blankenship Dcn. Dennis Brockhaus, Sekretè Sarah La Fleur Casey, Vis Prezidan Doktè Mark DeMay, Prezidan Kim Foell Jean Guy Brogan Hardy Jeni McGregor Evèk R. Walker Nickless, Prezidan Kevin Owens, trezorye Dcn. Mak Prosser Tyler Tigges Genie McGregor, Vice Chair Kevin Owens, Treasurer Dcn. Mark Prosser Heather Schoenherr Tyler Tigges, Chair Greg Topf

Fon St Elizabeth Ki sa ki Fon St. Elizabeth Donor Advised Fund? DAF sa a se yon machin bay etabli nan Katolik United Foundation pou benefis antite nan Dyosèz Sioux City la. Li pèmèt donatè yo fè yon kontribisyon charitab, resevwa yon dediksyon taks imedya epi answit rekòmande sibvansyon bay antite nan Dyosèz Sioux City, tankou Katolik Charities, nan fon donatè a sou tan. Antite dyosezan ki apwouve pou Fon St. Elizabeth: Dyosèz Sioux City Lekòl Pawas Charite Katolik Kay pou retrèt Sentespri Marian Kay ak Marian Vilaj Grot Redanmsyon an Ou ka presize yon fon oswa yon kanpay aktyèl ak òganizasyon ou chwazi a (yo). What is the Farm and Food Workers Relief Program (FFWR)? This relief is intended to defray costs for reasonable and necessary personal, family, or living expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic, such as but not limited to costs for personal protective equipment (PPE), dependent care, and expenses associated with quarantines and testing. Grant recipients will have a period of two years (24 months) to distribute direct relief in the form of $600 flat-rate payments per eligible beneficiary. This is not a renewable nor annual benefit. Once a worker has been verified as eligible, the worker is to receive a single $600 payment to be released in a single financial transaction. Who is eligible? This grant is meant to assist FRONT-LINE WORKERS (not owners, officers or professionals) Any of the following qualify for assistance iif employed for at least one day starting January 27, 2020 until today (or until the CDC officially declares and end-date to the pandemic): Farmworkers Meatpacking Workers: Employees engaged in animal slaughtering and meat or poultry processing, including packaging the meat or poultry Field Workers Livestock Workers Grocery Store Workers Beware of Fraud Avoid scams and fraud when applying for the Farm and Food Workers Relief Program (FFWR) There is no need to go to a notary to apply for the USDA Farm and Food Workers Relief (FFWR) program. Only organizations awarded the grant by the USDA may process Farm and Food Workers Relief (FFWR) applications. Visit www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants/ffwr to view the list of organizations selected to distribute the direct relief payments and find a grantee serving your region. Application periods may begin at different times. Relief payments may not be made available at the same time throughout the country. Application Assistance is Free There is no need to pay for application assistance. There will be no cost to apply for Farm and Food Workers Relief (FFWR). Never provide identification Never provide personal documents or any form of identification to unapproved organizations. Getting Help Contact one of the administering agencies listed below. What is needed to qualify? Self-certify you incurred expenses preparing for, preventing exposure to, and/or responding to the COVID-19 pandemic such as, but not limited to: costs for personal protective equipment (PPE), expenses associated with quarantines and testing, and dependent care, and 3) self-certify you have not previously received an FFWR beneficiary payment through another entity. Documentation is not required. Each administering/granting entity may have an additional certification process in place. What do I need to bring? Ask your granting agency which forms of ID and employment verification are required. For more information, including a full list of other grant ing agencies click here. FFWR Awardee Contacts in Iowa

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