Human & Social Services
In-demand needs, resources, and gaps in access.-
SESSION 6
Creating Political Barriers to those who need help
A look at how newly passed regulations can face challenges when practiced at the local level, using SNAP benefits and free lunch program as examples. How do restrictions impact those that take the step for assistance, but are turned down or faced with too many obstacles? How can barriers be addressed so those that need it most can benefit?
October 12, 2023 at 10:10AM
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Luke Elzinga
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Keenan Crow
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SESSION 7
Teens in mental health crisis
This session will look at the continuous climb in the number of teens needing access to mental health resources and the challenges in accommodating this demographic. As Iowa’s mental health facilities continue to be limited in space and funding, what creative partnerships and solutions can be explored? How can clients and families have the resources they need during crisis and after?
October 12, 2023 at 11:15AM
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Kim Scorza
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Dr. Richard Whitaker
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Intersection: Creative Ways to address food scarcity
Creative ways to address food scarcity. The number of people seeking help from foodbanks has continued to increase. While there have been grants for facilities, can Iowa do more to help their peers experiencing food scarcity. We’ll look at what’s being done in Iowa as well as whether there are additional programs that could be implemented or expanded that have worked other places.
October 12, 2023 at 1:20PM
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Linda Gorko
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Life after incarceration
How are restorative programs working for people currently serving in and upon leaving prison? This session will look at how areas of need for an individual are identified and if the programs in place are truly setting people up for long-term success. Who are the key partners in tracking what’s working and ways to strengthen the need for these individuals to truly thrive?
October 12, 2023 at 2:25PM
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Michelle Heinz
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Peggy Huppert
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Housing for all
The process and challenges when it comes to renting, buying, and maintaining a home. What resources are available for people at various stages of risk? How can assistance be more accessible-before the step of eviction or foreclosure?
October 13, 2023 at 8:30AM
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Carrie Woerdeman
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Denise Fuller
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Intersection: Social needs and partnerships between schools and non-profits
The ability to reach students and their families about available resources while gathered consistently at school. Who leads these partnerships? What communication or practice of information distribution is most effective? How can nonprofits build trust among the students, faculty, and staff?
October 13, 2023 at 9:40AM
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Maggie Hartzler
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Homelessness and wrap around services
A client and resource perspective on need analysis/intake experience, and when wrap around services are considered. Are service based organizations consistently considering multiple needs when encountering a client? What are the challenges when collaboration for services is the best course of action?
October 13, 2023 at 10:45AM
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Sara Buck
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