Mid-Iowa Health Foundation

In 2023 foster care advocates from across the country joined together in discussing how the CROWN (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) affects people with child welfare system involvement. As a result, five tip sheets were developed to inform hair care and coverings in child welfare. Click here to view & download: https://lnkd.in/gkuKSEpg

Navigating Iowa’s public benefits system is often a challenge for many. In Public Benefits 102, UpLift- The Central Iowa Basic Income Pilot and its partners took another deep dive into Iowa’s public benefits to assist others in understanding Iowa’s public benefits system. Click here to view https://lnkd.in/gXa5UFc8

Newborn supply kits supported parents and caregivers in a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) pilot. Results show new moms and caregivers had reduced emotional and financial stress. Improved trust in the government was another powerful result of the pilot. To learn more about the pilot, results, and the public/private partnership click here https://lnkd.in/gJvfceJU

Rural communities are wonderful places to live and work, which is why nearly 61 million people call them home! We're gearing up to celebrate the #PowerOfRural on #NationalRuralHealthDay, Nov 21. Learn more at powerofrural.org.

Highlighting a recent report from RAND around social-emotional well-being initiatives, with a focus on high school students. Findings show high school students are struggling with anxiety, depression, apathy, and communication skills. The report provides suggestions on how to best address these struggles and more. View here: https://lnkd.in/gqbtqJ6v

UnityPoint Health is offering a free breastfeeding support group to help with feeding positions, latching, pumping, and weight feeds. The session is run by certified lactation consultants at Iowa Methodist Medical Center on November 22, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in ERC Classroom 5. For more info click here: https://lnkd.in/gsGnGSRQ

NAMI Iowa is hosting its annual conference on November 21. The conference offers opportunities for education around mental health. This year's conference includes sessions informing on youth mental health and mental health in the justice system. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g9pQzWyV

A recent article from NPR examines how the housing shortage is worsened by deteriorating low-cost homes. The article shares the story of an older couple struggling as their home falls into disrepair and their ailing health worsens. To view the stories of more impacted peoples and how states are working to address housing needs of the most vulnerable click here: https://lnkd.in/eFhfk6qH A list of home repair programs is available on Polk County Housing Trust Fund’s site here: https://www.pchtf.org/oor

Join Iowa ACEs 360 for Summit 360 on November 20, 2024. The summit will bring together providers, community leaders, and advocates around the health and well-being of Iowa children and families. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gbqdk97E

The RWJF shared an update of their Building Local Alignment Initiative. The initiative centers community members as equal partners in advancing racial and health equity. To learn how RWJF turned over grantmaking power to those most affected click here: https://lnkd.in/gr5PY8EK