Listening posts are being hosted at locations across Iowa on behalf of the Children’s System State Board established by Gov. Kim Reynolds in April. The focus of the listening posts is to understand what children mental health services need to be available locally. The state board will review the information gathered from these listening posts as part of its charge to review existing resources and develop a strategic plan with specific recommendations to create a statewide system to help children with mental health issues. This report, with recommendations, is due Nov. 15 to the legislature.
Join the Green Hills AEA onsite listening post from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Green Hills AEA Creston Regional Office, 257 Swan St. This event is open to the public and community members and families are enouraged to share their experiences.
Additional opportunities have been created for those unable to attend onsite:
• A survey is available at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUe8RCudGorqNDOw-w_5TaipGr1tpc6ZQKDXJ6VhZi7arSUQ/viewform for those unable to attend a listening post. The deadline is Oct. 12.
• Join via computer, at zoom.us/j/290354386.
• Join via phone, dial 1-646-876-9923 and when prompted, enter meeting code 290-354-386.
Event information and links can be found on Facebook at Green Hills AEA or website at ghaea.org. For more information, contact Jeff Herzberg at 515-570-2601.