Stratford

Local offices in Stratford

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Library · City office

  Stratford Public Library

  816 Shakespeare Avenue, Stratford, IA 50249

  Help here

  • Library materials and programsVisit the library to use books, information, programs, and learning resources for all ages.
  Call 515-838-2131DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on stratfordiowa.com

• Local office · City office

  Stratford City Hall

  805 Shakespeare Avenue, Stratford, IA 50249

  Help here

  • City services and questionsContact City Hall for information about local government services and city questions.
  • Utility billing and bill helpContact City Hall about utility bills, payment, or help with energy costs.Read more
  Call 515-838-2311DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on stratfordiowa.com

City of Stratford, Iowa website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Stratford

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Stratford

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Stratford. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  IowaWORKS Center - Fort Dodge

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  21 miles away

  330 1st Ave N, Suite G, Fort Dodge, IA 50501-5729

  Hours: Mon - Tue - Thur- Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm, Wed 9:00am - 4:30pm

  Call 515-576-3131DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 22, 2026

• American Job Center

  IowaWORKS Center - Des Moines

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  54 miles away

  200 Army Post Road, Suite 44, Des Moines, IA 50315

  Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Mon-Fri, 9:00am - 4:30pm Wed

  Call 515-281-9619DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 22, 2026

• American Job Center

  IowaWORKS Center - Marshalltown

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  55 miles away

  Southgate Plaza- 101 Iowa Avenue West, Suite 200, Marshalltown, IA 50158

  Hours: Mon-Tue-Thu-Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm, Wed 9:00am - 4:30pm

  Call 641-754-1400DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 6, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Hamilton County

Stratford is in Hamilton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Iowa HHS Hamilton County Office

  2300 Superior Street, Webster City, IA 50595

  Help here

  • Public assistanceApply for Iowa assistance programs and get help with benefits.Apply onlineRead more
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov

• Public health · County office

  Hamilton County Public Health

  1610 Collins Street, Suite 1, Webster City, IA 50595

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet help with immunizations, family health, home health, and other public health needs.
  • WICGet nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.Read more
  Call 515-832-9565DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hamiltoncountypublichealth.com

• Older adults · Regional office

  Elderbridge Area Agency on Aging

  308 Central Avenue, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

  Help here

  • Aging servicesContact the Area Agency on Aging for information and support for older adults and caregivers.
  Call 800-243-0678DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov

• Veterans · County office

  Hamilton County Veterans Affairs

  1610 Collins Street, Suite 2, Webster City, IA 50595

  Help here

  • Veteran benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 515-832-9595DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dva.iowa.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Hamilton County Emergency Management Agency

  2300 Superior Street, Suite 2, Webster City, IA 50595

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet county information about preparing for and responding to emergencies.
  Call 515-832-9518DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hamiltoncounty.iowa.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  IowaWORKS Fort Dodge

  330 1st Avenue North, Suite G, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

  Help here

  • Job seeker servicesGet career help, resume support, job training information, and unemployment assistance.
  Call 515-576-3131DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on workforce.iowa.gov

Everything in Hamilton County

Iowa programs by kind of help

These are run by Iowa and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• HealthCare.gov

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.

  Call 1-800-318-2596
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026