This board will establish a platform to begin developing a children’s mental health system to improve the well-being of children and families, provide educational growth and coordinate mental health care. This board will move Iowa’s children’s mental health system forward without delay, laying the groundwork for future legislation.
“I am very thankful to the Iowans who graciously took the time and effort to apply to serve,” Gov. Reynolds said. “This is the first of many steps forward we are taking to establish a children’s mental health system. I look forward to working with the members of this board to ensure Iowans of all ages have access to the mental health care they need.”
The appointees are:
· Jerry Foxhoven, Clive
· Ryan Wise, Des Moines
· Gerd Clabaugh, Johnston
· Monica Stone, Des Moines
· Beth Townsend, Granger
· Scott Hobart, Davenport
· Shanell Wagler, Panora
· Dawn Schott, Coggon
· John Parmeter, Des Moines
· Joyce Vista-Wayne, Clive
· Okpara Rice, Marion
· Andrew Allen, Huxley
· Melanie Cleveringa, Sioux Center
· Peggy Huppert, West Des Moines
· Mary Neubauer, Clive
· Carol Meade, Newhall
· Jason Sandholdt, Knoxville
· Darci Alt, Redfield
· Jeff Herzberg, Manson
· Troyce Fisher, Clear Lake
The board’s first meeting will be August 23.
