Family Development & Self-Sufficiency (FaDSS) Council

The FaDSS Council allocates funds to grantees across the state. The Council’s powers and duties are to serve in a policymaking and advisory role with respect to the family development and self-sufficiency program and to award grants administered by DCAA. Membership is on the Council is diverse and includes members from five state departments, three regent universities, three current or former recipients of the Family Investment Program, two business representative and one member representing service providers to persons experiencing domestic violence. 

Meetings

Meetings will take place from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Upcoming meetings dates include: March 28, 2024 - Virtual Meeting; May 16, 2024 - Virtual Meeting; and June 2024 - location to be determined (TBD).

Council Member Resource Guide

Legal Basics

• Iowa Code

• Administrative Rules

Council

• Council Bylaws

• Iowa Code Chapter 21

• Robert's Rules of Order

• Council Members List

  • Council Committees List

• For a council member nomination form or council member application, contact us.

Overview

• Program Design
• Services Area Map

Projects

• Mathematica Coaching Evaluation
• Public Consulting Group (formerly Hornby Zeller Associates)
  • FaDSS Evaluation Framework
  • FaDSS Research Compendium