West Des Moines Human Services offers limited financial assistance for recreational and educational activities available through West Des Moines Parks & Recreation:

• Available to children up to age 18
• Youth programs are discounted at 50% up to a maximum limit of $250 per child per year (July 1st-June 30th)
• Human Services' staff will notify household and WDM Parks & Recreation of approval. After approval is received, household will pay registration fee through WDM Parks & Recreation; assistance cannot be applied to previously paid registrations
• Must be an income-qualifying resident of West Des Moines. Please click here for income guidelines

Apply online by clicking here or stop by our office and visit with a Program Outreach Assistant to see if you qualify. Click here to view West Des Moines Parks & Recreation youth activities.

Please call 515-222-3660 or email HumanServices@wdm.iowa.gov for more information.

Office Hours for Walk-In Visits:
Mon, Tues, Thurs:   8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Weds:  8:30 am to noon