IA: Family/Father Issues
Alzheimer's Association warns of 'wandering' adults during holidays
The Iowa chapter of the Alzheimer's Association is raising awareness of adults who get lost during the holidays. The group holds educational …
Iowa Clinicians Herald New Alzheimer's Treatments
As part of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, mental-health advocates in Iowa are sharing information about Alzheimer's and say two new drugs …
Adoption Day: New "Forever" Homes for More Iowa Kids
It's National Adoption Month, a chance to raise awareness about the need for permanent homes and families for kids in foster care in Iowa. In Polk …
Researchers: Family Contact Vital for People in Jail or Prison
As holiday celebrations continue, groups that study issues in prisons say families with a loved one who's incarcerated should make attempts to …
Holiday Season Tough on Foster Kids Transitioning to Adulthood
DES MOINES, Iowa - With the holidays near, foster families in Iowa are encouraged to maintain close connections with older teens no longer receiving …
Iowa Refuerza Herramienta Financiera para Personas con Discapacidades
MASON CITY, Iowa - Iowa actualizó una ley cuyos partidarios dicen que da más flexibilidad financiera a la gente que vive con discapacidaes…
New Report Confirms IA Families Hurting During Crisis
DES MOINES, Iowa -- The crushing weight of the pandemic and economic crisis is showing its effect on Iowa families, according to a new national …
Turkey Day Talking Points to Tackle Tough Environmental Topics
DES MOINES, Iowa – It's that time of year when the abundance of news stories can either prompt or discourage difficult discussions over the …
Rate of Iowa Kids Lacking Health Insurance Inches Up
DES MOINES, Iowa – The number of Iowa children without health care insurance is slowing inching up – a red flag, according to children's …
Making Family a Priority for Iowa's Foster Kids
DES MOINES, Iowa – On any given day in Iowa, about 6,000 children are in foster care, but the number placed with families instead of in group …
Fifth Time the Charm? Iowa CARE Act Advances at State Capitol
DES MOINES, Iowa — Advocates for the Iowa CARE Act want lawmakers to codify what many say are common-sense procedures that would provide unpaid …
Farm Bill Rescues SNAP, But Hunger Remains
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Farm Bill passed by Congress last week did not include major cuts to SNAP, formerly known as food stamps. But hunger-…