This Mid-Iowa Health Foundation Report shares how the HealthConnect Fellowship lifted a network of advocates to improve children's health in central Iowa
Iowa ACEs 360 provides research, tools, and a network to empower you—and our entire state—to take informed actions that help all individuals heal from trauma and thrive for generations to come. Working as a coalition, we research the problem, test new solutions, identify best practices, and advocate for system changes to address incredibly complex challenges related to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
View WebsiteFounded in 2000, Youth Policy Institute of Iowa (YPII) works to improve the delivery of services and supports for youth by partnering with public and private entities throughout Iowa.
View WebsiteThe Polk County Housing Trust Fund is the comprehensive planning, advocacy and funding organization for Affordable Housing in Polk County Iowa.
View WebsiteThe Des Moines, IA, Grade-Level Reading Campaign is recognized as a 2014 Pacesetter for making measurable progress on child health and summer learning outcomes.
View WebsiteAl Éxito provides programming that builds the leadership potential of Latino/a youth through college preparation, career development, civic engagement, family support, and celebration of culture.
View WebsiteCommon Good Iowa is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization built on a collective 50 years of experience of two respected Iowa organizations — the Child and Family Policy Center and Iowa Policy Project.
View WebsiteBlank Children's Hospital, a service of UnityPoint Health - Des Moines, is completely dedicated to meeting the unique health care needs of children. Blank Children's is an 108-bed environment that embraces and encourages families to be a part of their child's healing and recovery. Everything from equipment to decor is designed specifically for children.
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