Additional Resources for Adoption
Iowa Department of Human Services (HHS)
HHS is responsible for approving families to become foster and adoptive families. They are also responsible for the selection of approved families for placement of Iowa's foster and adoptive children.
Iowa Department of Human Services - Foster Parent Handbook
Iowa Map of HHS Service Area Breakdown
Publications/Resources
Online Resources for Parents
Educators Making a Difference for Students - Adoption, Foster Care and Kinship Care in the School Setting
Raising Relative's Children
Completing the Circle - Uncovering, Discovering & Creating Connections for Your Foster and Adoptive Children
Transracial Parenting in Foster Care and Adoption
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