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Research informs policies and practices related to risk factors among youth in foster care

October 30, 2018 Press Releases

The Youth Policy Institute of Iowa, in collaboration with Iowa State University, has published an analysis of Pregnancy and Parenting among Iowa Youth Transitioning from Foster Care. This important data sheds light on two issues – Child Abuse Prevention and Pregnancy Prevention – and highlights more data about Iowa’s most at-risk population. The study highlights the […]

Connections Matter Evaluation Report

October 24, 2018 Press Releases

Iowa State University Research Institute for Studies in Education (RISE) conducted an independent evaluation of the Connections Matter program, analyzing methodology and efficacy of the program.

Prevent Child Abuse Iowa receives funds for Connections Matter program from Polk County Board of Supervisors

October 4, 2018 Press Releases

Prevent Child Abuse Iowa has been awarded a $50,000 Community Development Grant for its Connections Matter® program from the Polk County Board of Supervisors.