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Quad-County Community Partnerships for Protecting Children - CPPC A Comprehensive, Community-based Approach to Protecting Children in Des Moines, Henry, Lee & Louisa C

Community Partnerships for Protecting Children (CPPC) is a community-based approach to child protection. Partnerships work to prevent child abuse, neglect, re-abuse, safely decrease the number of out-of-home placements, and promote timely reunification when children are placed in foster care. The long term focus of the Community Partnerships is to protect children by changing the culture to improve child welfare processes, practices, and policies. We believe:
•Children should be with their own families, whenever possible.
•Families are stronger when all members, including caregivers, are safe from abuse.
•There is no substitute for strong families to ensure that children and youth grow up to be capable adults.
•Families need supportive communities to help them be strong and offer a sense of belonging.
•Children can best be kept safe when families, friends, residents, and organizations work together as partners.
•Services and supports need to be closely linked to communities in which families live.
•Government alone, through the Department of Human Services (DHS) agency, cannot keep children safe from abuse and neglect.
•Efforts to reduce abuse and neglect must be closely linked to broader community initiatives and priorities.

19/11/2025

Do you know the questions to ask when you’re considering a health care provider for your children? Our experts offer some helpful guidelines for selecting the right person to care for your child.

19/11/2025
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15/11/2025

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🏠 Session Spotlight 🏠 Youth Homelessness: Centering Youth Voices, Funding Innovation and Real‑Life Impact

Reflecting on an unforgettable session that shed light on the urgent need for youth-specific approaches to homelessness.

Thank you to our speakers:
⭐ Andrew Allen, President + CEO at YSS
⭐ Erin Byers Langdon, Chief Operating Officer at Foundation 2 Crisis Services
⭐ Jason Smith, Institute for Community Alliances
⭐ Sydney Uhlman, Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care

Individuals in need of homelessness assistance should visit https://www.iowahousinghelp.com/ or call the coordinated entry system at 833-739-0065.

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11/11/2025

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Hy-Vee has been incredible this last week, and they have been kind enough to continue the momentum. Please make sure that if you or someone you know are in need, go to Hy-Vee and have a dinner together. Offer to cover the bill. You never know who is struggling until it's too late, and now more than ever we are seeing that first-hand in Southeast Iowa. 💙 Thank you to all the hard workers at Hy-Vee for making this possible. You're incredible! -

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11/11/2025

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If you are a SNAP recipient who uses benefits to purchase formula, please refer to the tips and guidance below.

Do not make or use homemade formula:
According to the FDA, homemade formulas often lack important nutrients that babies need to grow and stay healthy. In some cases, this can lead to serious health problems, like low calcium, poor weight gain, and electrolyte imbalances that may require hospitalization.

Dilute formula correctly:
Always follow the mixing instructions on the label. Watering down infant formula can be dangerous and even put a baby’s life at risk. It can cause them to miss out on important nutrients and lead to serious health problems.

Make smaller bottles:
Make only the amount of formula that your baby will eat in the bottle to decrease the amount you will have to dump out if the baby doesn’t finish.

For more resources and tips, please visit https://hhs.iowa.gov/snap and https://hhs.iowa.gov/wic. Iowa HHS will continue to provide updates on the government shutdown when new information is available.

11/11/2025

11/4/25 LIHEAP Update
• The ONLINE application link opening (generally November 1st) has been pushed back until around 11/10 due to state online system maintenance.
• Applications are still able to be processed with an in person or phone appointment or by picking up a paper application.
• Please be patient as we have a high volume of requests.
• You are able to apply anytime between now and April 30, 2026.
• For more information, please see our Energy Assistance Webpage.
• https://caofseia.org/services/energy-assistance/

One of the 5 Protective Factors that keep children safer and families stronger is the parent’s knowledge of child develo...
10/11/2025

One of the 5 Protective Factors that keep children safer and families stronger is the parent’s knowledge of child development: ages and stages! Opportunityto learn below.
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Parenting isn’t one-size-fits-all—find what fits your family best!
Join us for an online workshop on November 17 to learn how to adapt your parenting style to your child’s age and developmental stage. Discover practical ways to support your child’s growth—while keeping your connection strong through every phase.

✅ Register by November 10
👉 https://go.iastate.edu/IUVBIO

No cost for participants, thanks to funding provided by Health and Human Sciences Extension and Outreach.

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02/11/2025

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Lead isn’t just a problem from old paint or pipes — it can also appear in foods and products used every day.

Understanding where it might hide can help families reduce exposure and minimize risk to create a safer environment for children.

For more information on lead exposure, check out the link in our comments below.

01/11/2025

For the first week of November, all Hy-Vee stores with hot food service will offer free meals to kids ages 12 and under from 4 to 7 p.m. The meals will be available to everyone else for $3 for dine-in or carry-out.

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