Assisted Living Program – Is This for Me?

Assisted living programs are found in a housing facility that also provides additional health-related care, personal care, and assistance with activities of daily living.  The goal is to help residents remain as independent as possible in a home/apartment...

Iowa Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-770-1650

The Iowa Domestic Violence Hotline originates from the Iowa Victim Services Call Center. Their website is http://survivorshelpline.org/ They provide help to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, homicide, human trafficking and other violent crimes....

Illegal Debt Collection Conduct

The federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, known at the “FDCPA,” requires collection agencies to take certain actions: The collection agency must stop contacting you if you so request in writing or if you dispute the debt in writing. The collection...

Fair Housing Laws Protect Immigrants

Imagine you and your family are looking for an apartment. You see an ad that looks promising. The location is good, and the rent is affordable. Your spouse stops on the way home from work and asks to see it. The landlord says it has already been rented. Something...