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Community Partnership For Protecting Children |
Thank you for your interest in the Johnson County Community Partnership. Our local site is a member of a state-wide initiative of the Department of Human Services. The State of Iowa and Johnson County provide critical financial support to implement the 4 strategies to engage the community in the protection of children.
| The 4 strategies are |
2. Family Team Meetings
3. Shared Decision Making Team
4. Policy and Practice Change
| Mini Grants |
If you are awarded a Mini Grant, you will be asked to submit a short (one page) summary of funding impact, including (but not limited to) # of youth and families involved in your project.
The following efforts have been supported by Community Partnership funds in the past:
• City High “at risk students” trip to St. Louis.
• North Liberty Unity Coalition community gatherings and “midnight basketball”.
• Johnson County Coalition Against Domestic Violence “media blitz” campaign.
• “The Nest” rewards program for young parent education.
• Hometies Daycare child health and safety supplies and equipment.
• Elizabeth Tate gardening project.
• Regency Community Center home safety/maintenance and first aid training.
• Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County community building events.
«««If you have any questions about the application process for this Mini Grant, please do not hesitate to contact Dave Moran at: 319-356-6050 or dmoran@dhs.state.ia.us.
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