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Immerse Founder and CEO Eric Gilmore, DCFS Director Tiffany Wright, former foster youth Stefan Specht, EverHope CEO Rebekah Mitchell, and Youth Villages State Director Joshua Buck.

Task Force Proposes Supported Start to Adulthood For Foster Teens

Thrive Iowa of Warren and Madison Counties Coordinator Sarah Downard (left) facilitated a discussion titled “Stronger Families, Safer Children: Everyone Has a Role” at the Lighthouse Community Center in Indianola, Iowa during the October Thrive Iowa Alliance meeting. Panelists included Sadie Rhamy (middle), Social Work Supervisor for Madison, Warren and Marion Counties with the Child Protective Services Operations Division of Family Well-Being and Protection at the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services and Adam Andres (right), Service Area Coordinator for the Children and Families of Iowa Parent Partner Program.

Family Stability

Connecting Parents to Community Support in Central Iowa

Rebekah Mitchell (EverHope) & Brittany Thornton (10:33 Initiative County Coordinator, Springdale Public Schools) share about the collective impact taking place in Washington County.

Featured Stories

Washington County Kicks Off 10:33 Initiative

Russellville Housing Authority Rental Properties

Family Stability

Housing Through Collaboration, Dignity, and Opportunity

Child Welfare

Immerse Founder and CEO Eric Gilmore, DCFS Director Tiffany Wright, former foster youth Stefan Specht, EverHope CEO Rebekah Mitchell, and Youth Villages State Director Joshua Buck.

Task Force Proposes Supported Start to Adulthood For Foster Teens

L to R: Dennis Berry (The CALL in Garland County); Gina Rockwell (Elevate Hot Springs); Ricky Huffman (LHSD Chief of Police)

The Keys to Helping Youth Succeed

Rebekah Mitchell (EverHope) & Brittany Thornton (10:33 Initiative County Coordinator, Springdale Public Schools) share about the collective impact taking place in Washington County.

Featured Stories

Washington County Kicks Off 10:33 Initiative

Cody Inman, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Administration for Children and Families, speaks at the Restore Hope Conference in September 2026.

A New Era in Child Welfare is Emerging. Every State Has Signed On.

Family Stability

Close to 100 community leaders gathered at the Earthmoving Learning Center in Elkader to celebrate the launch of the Thrive Iowa of Fayette and Clayton counties.

Featured Stories

Thrive Iowa initiative celebrates new launch

After months taking referrals and working with families, Thrive Iowa of Fayette and Clayton counties celebrate official launch

Thrive Iowa of Warren and Madison Counties Coordinator Sarah Downard (left) facilitated a discussion titled “Stronger Families, Safer Children: Everyone Has a Role” at the Lighthouse Community Center in Indianola, Iowa during the October Thrive Iowa Alliance meeting. Panelists included Sadie Rhamy (middle), Social Work Supervisor for Madison, Warren and Marion Counties with the Child Protective Services Operations Division of Family Well-Being and Protection at the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services and Adam Andres (right), Service Area Coordinator for the Children and Families of Iowa Parent Partner Program.

Family Stability

Connecting Parents to Community Support in Central Iowa

Patricia McMullin, Residents & Facility Manager, Community Rescue Mission; Chief Jonathan Wear, Chief of Police, Van Buren Police Department; Saige Small, Mental Health Treatment Court Coordinator, The Guidance Center; Tara Morrell, Community Success Manager, Restore Hope

Family Stability

Addressing Mental Health as a Community: The Power of Listening

Sarah Johnson, coordinator of Thrive Iowa of Buena Vista County, spoke to a crowded room at Buena Vista College in Storm Lake during the official launch event on Monday, October 19.

Family Stability

The Launch into a New Era

Thrive Iowa Alliance members Cathy White, Connection Center and Finance Coordinator of Love in the Name of Christ (Love INC) of Cedar Valley; Gaga Barzut, a Child Protection Worker for Iowa Health and Human Services; Dianne Gregory, an Academic Career Education Specialist at Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo; and Amy Dall, Executive Director of Guiding Star Cedar Valley in Waterloo met in October to discuss barriers and stigmas around domestic violence and how community-led support can assist survivors.

Family Stability

Shifting the Narrative Around Domestic Violence

Rikki Love, 100 Families Initiative Participant in Franklin County AR

Family Stability

How Rikki Built a Future for her Family

Amanda, Participant of 100 Families Initiative in Independence County

Family Stability

From Helped to Helping: Amanda’s Story of Stability and Hope

Prevention & Diversion

Vernon, a participant in the 10:33 Reentry Program

Prevention & Diversion

The Power of Partnership: Leadership That Made a Difference

Jessica, Smart Justice Services Participant

Prevention & Diversion

A Second Chance: Jessica's Journey

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Prevention & Diversion

A Second Chance for Jason: A Reentry Story

Pope County District Court Judge Deidre Luker

Prevention & Diversion

Back on the Road, Legally: Breaking a Cycle of Suspensions

YouTube Shorts

His Greatest Regret Became His Greatest Purpose

His Greatest Regret Became His Greatest Purpose

Why the Restore Hope Model Is Different

Why the Restore Hope Model Is Different

Reunification: Kids Want To Be With Their Parents

Reunification: Kids Want To Be With Their Parents

Every Family Is Different

Every Family Is Different

Podcast

The Commitment: Pulaski County Funds Group Violence Intervention

Season 5: A Shot at Hope

The Commitment: Pulaski County Funds Group Violence Intervention

More Graduations, Less Funerals: Leaders Unite to Reduce Violence

Season 5: A Shot at Hope

More Graduations, Less Funerals: Leaders Unite to Reduce Violence

Stories of Heartbreak and Hope in the Fight Against Violence

Season 5: A Shot at Hope

Stories of Heartbreak and Hope in the Fight Against Violence

The Impact of Violence on Children and Families

Season 5: A Shot at Hope

The Impact of Violence on Children and Families

Smart Justice

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