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Children's Mental Health

WEBLiving in a low-income household increases a child’s risk for mental health problems and decreases access to quality mental health services. This is compounded by Iowa’s mental health provider shortage. Eighty-eight counties in Iowa are designated mental health care shortage areas (IDPH). The number of providers who accept Medicaid is even

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Children’s Mental Health

WEBThe Children’s Mental Health and Well-Being Collaborative is an initiative designed to engage community members in building caring connections to improve well-being. Click here to download resources for a social awareness campaign for children’s mental health. Now community-led, the Collaborative focuses on a multi-county region in

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Iowa Child Abuse Prevention Program

WEBThe Iowa Child Abuse Prevention Program (ICAPP) was established by the Iowa Legislature in 1982. Child abuse prevention programming is supported by local child abuse prevention councils, which determine the need and identify strategies to support families in their community. These often include community development and parent education …

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Prevent Child Abuse Iowa Seeking New Executive Director

WEBPrevent Child Abuse Iowa is seeking a new Executive Director as Liz Cox has accepted a new position with Polk County Health Services. The Executive Director will lead the organization and cultivate a strengths-based approach to creating safe and happy childhoods for all Iowa kids.

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Meet Sharon Miller, Our New Executive Director

WEBPrevent Child Abuse Iowa is excited to welcome Sharon Miller as our new Executive Director. Sharon earned her bachelor’s degree in Community Health Education and a Master of Family and Consumer Sciences with an emphasis on Child Development from Iowa State University. Sharon is a leader in public health and has received Fellow …

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Iowa Child Abuse Prevention Program

WEBThe Iowa Child Abuse Prevention Program (ICAPP) was established by the Iowa Legislature in 1982. The program receives approximately $1.5 million in annual funding through a variety of federal, state and other streams. Funds are subsequently distributed through a competitive request for proposal (RFP) process, and grants are awarded to …

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Position Statement on Proposed Iowa Health and Human …

WEBIDPH and DHS are primary “front doors” for need-based services to Iowans. Prevent Child Abuse Iowa supports the efforts for better screening (B.5) and streamlining intake and eligibility (A.2, H.4) as ways to focus on prevention. This alignment presents an opportunity to reduce information-sharing burden for individuals and providers, so

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2024 State Prevention Conference

WEBFebruary 15 – March 15. Late Registration: $350. March 16 through conference. Single Day Registration $175. REGISTER NOW (CLICK HERE) 2024 Child Abuse Prevention Conference. Cancellations: Any refunds, cancellations, or changes must take place on or before April 5, 2024 and will incur a $100 fee which will be deducted from the refund.

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Position on the proposed Iowa Health and Human Services …

WEBPosition on the proposed Iowa Health and Human Services Alignment Earlier this year, the State of Iowa announced a planned Alignment between the Iowa Department of Public

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Six Components of Self-Care

WEBSix Components of Self-Care Mental / Psychological Activities to stimulate your brain and help you work towards self-improvement and personal growth.

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Toolkit and Assets for National Condom Month in February

WEBToolkit and Assets for National Condom Month in February. December 17, 2020 Community Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention. February is National Condom Month! This campaign focuses on the importance and effectiveness of using a condom to maintain a healthy and happy sexual lifestyle. Campaign materials are available below.

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Community Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program

WEBThe Community Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program (CAPP) collaborates with community agencies, schools, churches, businesses, youth, and families to provide medically accurate and age-appropriate programming for sexual health and responsible decision-making among Iowa youth. History In 1987, then Governor Terry Branstad …

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Call for Speakers: 2021 Child Abuse Prevention Conference

WEBAs we close out 2020 and look to a new year, make sure to mark your calendars for the 2021 Child Abuse Prevention Conference on May 3-4, 2021.With much consideration for the safety of our community, this year’s conference will be delivered virtually but will still serve to facilitate opportunities for participants to network, share, …

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