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Charles J. Krogmeier
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  • Recent News

    CHILD WELFARE UPDATE:  The latest stats show a decline in child abuse, but there are still too many children in harm's way.  See a news release and a one-page summary here.  County by county data here.

    ONE YEAR LATER:  Free counseling is still available for people suffering from lingering stress in the wake of last year's natural disasters. One-year commemorations are part of the healing process, but they can also reawaken intense feelings among survivors. Read More

    BUDGET SUGGESTIONS:  Iowans are welcome to attend a July 8 public hearing on the FY2011 DHS budget. For more information, call (515) 281-5452. If you cannot come, click here to send your suggestion. FY2011 will likely be an extremely lean budget year, so we are especially interested in your proposals to meet financial restraints.

    ANOTHER PERSPECTIVE: News articles over the past year have caused some Iowans to wonder about care at the Glenwood Resource Center. Supt. Kelly Brodie has a suggestion on how to read future stories. Read More

     

     


    Jan Dreesman

    Making a Difference

    Report Child Abuse
    1-800-362-2178
    Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Hotline

    Report Fraud
    1-800-831-1394

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