Welcome:

Carole Gustafson

Phone (319) 291-2603 ext. 1

Email:  cgustaf@dhs.state.ia.us

The new

 Cedar Valley’s Promise Director

(Decat Coordinator / Early Childhood Director / CPPC Coordinator)

Carole Gustafson comes to us after retiring from the Waterloo Schools as a school social worker.  Her 24 years at the schools, along with 16 years in other jobs in the Cedar Valley will bring a unique perspective to the work she will do for us.  She is excited about meeting you all and will be getting in touch personally to introduce herself.  ~~ SAVE THE DATE ~~

Black Hawk County Community Interagency

Who: Anyone serving families in the Cedar Valley

When: 3^rd Wednesday of every month

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Where: First United Methodist Church, 614 Rudolph Street, Waterloo

Cost: FREE

Join with other agencies and organizations starting Wednesday, September 20, and every 3^rd Wednesday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., to learn about a featured organization and share opportunities and services about your own agency. Featured organization in September will be HOUSE OF HOPE.

House of Hope is a 2-year transitional house for homeless single mothers and their children. Staff walk alongside single mothers to break down the barriers holding them in the cycle of homelessness and attain self-sufficiency. Karin Rowe, executive director, will be sharing current numbers, the organizations plans for expansion, and how families can be referred and receive services from House of Hope.

Please feel free to share this Save the Date widely!

Black Hawk County Community Interagency is an initiative of Black Hawk County Community Partnerships for Protecting Children (CPPC).

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