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Department of Justice (DOJ) Glenwood Resource Center (GRC) Investigation
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The following are resources regarding the Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation(s) at the Glenwood and Woodward State Resource Centers, and the closure of Glenwood Resource Center.
Just as we have since the investigation(s) began, we will continue to keep all stakeholders updated, including the families of our clients, legislators and the public. Our highest priority is the care and well-being of those we serve.
Court-Appointed Monitor Reports are published unredacted in response to a court order and pursuant to 45 CFR 164.512(e)(i).
- DOJ Amended Settlement Agreement and Consent Decree
- DOJ Consent Decree Summary
- DOJ Consent Decree
- DOJ Summary of Findings December 2021
- DOJ Report of Investigation of GRC and WRC December 2021
- DOJ Report of Investigation of GRC and WRC Cover Letter December 2021
- DOJ Summary of Findings at State Resource Centers
- DOJ Findings Related to GRC December 2020
- DOJ Findings Related to GRC Cover Letter December 2020
- DOJ Notice of Investigation of GRC and WRC November 2019
The portion of the DOJ investigation focused on community integration is still ongoing.
Children's Mental Health Lawsuit
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On January 6, 2023, a suit was brought against the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services on behalf of Medicaid-eligible children with serious mental and behavioral health needs, which asserted that Iowa administers an inadequate mental health system that does not provide children and youth with legally required services.
To address these issues, HHS has launched major transformations through the Mental Health and Disability Regional structure to provide core services to children in Iowa and will continue to improve the state’s mental health system specifically for all Iowans.
- Press Release: Court Grants Final Approval of Final Settlement to Ensure Iowa’s Children Receive Vital Mental Health Services
- Final Settlement Agreement
- Press Release: HHS Enters Interim Settlement Agreement
- Press Release: Court Preliminarily Approves Settlement Agreement Filed to Ensure Iowa's Children Receive Vital Mental Health Services
- Complaint: 4:23-cv-00009-SHL-HCA - childrensrights.org
- Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement
- Interim Settlement Agreement - fully executed
- C.A. v. Garcia Executed Settlement Agreement
- Court’s Order Granting Preliminary Approval of the Settlement Agreement
- C.A. v. Garcia Amended Implementation Plan
Class Action Suit at the Boys State Training School (STS) in Eldora
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Class Action Suit at the Boys State Training School (STS) in Eldora
The following are resources regarding a class action suit at the Boys State Training School (BSTS) in Eldora, Iowa. We are actively making changes to address the concerns raised in the suit. We’re committed to sharing information and updates as we make progress. The Iowa Department of Human Services continues its commitment to an open dialog with all stakeholders and building trust through transparency.
Health and Human Services Alignment
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To better serve Iowans, Governor Reynolds established an initiative to align state government. As part of the reorganization, state agencies were restructured and consolidated. The Iowa Department of Human Services and the Department of Public Health merged to form the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The following were incorporated into HHS:
- Department on Aging
- Department of Human Rights
- Early Childhood Iowa
- Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service
- Child Advocacy Board
- Consumable Hemp Registration
Goals of HHS alignment:
- More efficiently and effectively manage health and human services programs that are the responsibility of the state.
- Establish a health and human services policy for the state.
- Promote health and the quality of life in the health and human services field.
Unbundled Maternal Health Global Payment
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Iowa Medicaid will host three Maternal Health Stakeholder meetings in December 2025.
Please see the scheduled meeting dates below:
Maternal Health Stakeholder Meeting #1 - December 8, 2025, at 8:30 A.M. - 9:15 A.M. | Register Here
Maternal Health Stakeholder Meeting #2 - December 8, 2025, at 4:00 P.M. - 4:45 P.M. | Register Here
Maternal Health Stakeholder Meeting #3 - December 9, 2025, at 12:00 P.M. - 12:45 P.M. | Register Here