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First Lady Mari
Culver’s Shelter Spring Cleaning
National Volunteer Week April 27-May 3rd
Please join the First Lady in showing support of the services that domestic
violence shelters and youth shelters provide by volunteering for a cleaning or
repair project on Saturday, May 3rd at locations around the state. Donations of
many essential items are needed as well.
To find a project in your area or to donate needed goods, go to
www.governor.iowa.gov
Click here for agency services
provided in Iowa.
Click here for a list of all Agencies.
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Governor and First Lady
Mari Culver attending the Coalition Awards Banquet. The First Lady
accepting her Friend of Children Award for her outstanding advocacy for
Iowa’s abused and neglected children |
LuAnne Robinson from Family Resources displays the Child
Care Worker of 2007 award. With her are Tom Wilson, Executive Director of
Family Resources; Carol Wood, President of the Coalition and Kim Schmett,
Executive Director of the Coalition. The Child Care Worker of the Year Award
is given to highlight the importance of childcare workers in the child
welfare/juvenile justice system. |
Heather King displays her award plaque for
the Al Shulte Memorial Award. Heather was nominated by Quakerdale.
The Coalition selects a person who has
outstanding achievements in direct service with families and children to
receive this award.
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Deborah Smith accepts her Tom Lewis Award from Carol
Wood, President of the Coalition and Kim Schmett, Executive Director. Deb
was nominated by Children’s Square. The Tom Lewis Award is given to
professionals who make a difference in the lives of children and families
and the lives of their co-workers. |
Senator Jack Hatch is congratulated by
Coalition president Carol Wood on receiving the Protector of Children
Award. Senator Hatch has been a champion for children for many years.
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The Coalition
for Family and Children Services in Iowa (The Coalition)
represents private and county agencies that annually
serve over 100,000 at-risk children and families. Member
agencies work in the areas of child abuse and neglect,
delinquency, substance abuse, and behavioral and mental
health. Our agencies provide a continuum of services
including: crisis intervention; family preservation;
family-centered services; foster family care; foster group
care; emergency shelters; delinquency prevention: detention;
maternal and child health care; day care; psychiatric
medical institutions; day treatment; independent living;
nutrition; teen parenting; and special needs adoptions.
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