Programs

Migrant Health Program

The Migrant Health Program hosts mobile health clinics located in the fields of Iowa where and when it is convenient for farmworkers to attend clinics.

 

Homeless Project

 

The Homeless Program provides financial assistance for those facing homelessness and eviction in the Greater Des Moines area focusing on Spanish speaking families.  Proteus has a Food Pantry and a Clothing Closet at each of the three Iowa locations including Des Moines, Iowa City and Fort Dodge.  Proteus’ bilingual and bicultural Case Manager conducts interviews to determine the need of services based on the severity of each client’s situation.

 

The National Farmworker Jobs Program

Through the National Farmworker Jobs Porgram, Proteus provides the services and financial assistance that can remove the barriers to help the farmworkers qualify for better jobs and enjoy a higher standard of living.  Proteus assists more than 100 farmworkers looking for new employment opportunities every year in Iowa and Nebraska.

Client with a calf.

 

 

Proteus Hola Program

The Hola Program is a service that hosts several agencies together once per month, at the Proteus’ Des Moines, Iowa location.  The services include healthcare, legal assistance, financial education, family planning, counceling, and referrals to other agencies.