Iowa nonprofits that provide support and services to Iowans with complex mental health challenges say they are alarmed and concerned by plans to end a state program that provides holistic care coordination for children and adults with mental health conditions, with little notice given.
The nonprofit who handles Iowa foster care referrals receives 35% more children than parents to place them with. They need to recruit more than 1,200 foster families to help meet the need.
Also, Chelsey’s Dream Foundation of Anamosa will pay for 200 foster famlies to visit maze this fall
An Iowa youth counselor who was fired for physically striking one of her clients has been denied unemployment benefits.
Nonprofit serves 26,000 children and families each year
Under the $14 million contract with Iowa Health and Human Services, Four Oaks will take over the foster care support for the western part of the state, that includes Sioux City and Council Bluffs, in addition to maintaining their support for the rest of the state.
As an empty nester — her older children are in their 20s — Denia Davis, 52, felt like a part of her had died when her children moved out. Then a family member asked Davis if she would consider fostering her cousin’s infant son.
A girl who went missing Tuesday from Four Oaks has been found, according to police.
Four Oaks, Jane Boyd and the Affordable Housing Network, Inc., remain committed to ensuring the success of the children and families we serve.
Judge says former Four Oaks youth counselor who pleaded guilty to sex abuse of 14-year-old isn’t eligible for suspended sentences. She will be allowed to withdraw plea and trial will be reset.
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