Mary O’Neill

Provides children and family care services

Founded in 1979, the Coalition For Family & Children's Services In Iowa is a statewide alliance of 22 member agencies dedicated to supporting children and families facing challenges such as abuse, neglect, mental health, substance abuse, and juvenile justice issues. The private company is based in Des Moines, IA. Serving all 99 counties, these agencies collectively impact over 200,000 children and families annually by providing services including crisis intervention, behavioral health, foster care, emergency shelters, maternal and child health care, and special needs adoptions. The coalition enhances the collective impact of its member agencies through collaboration, advocacy, and professional development, working closely with state agencies to promote best practices, influence public policy, and improve service quality and accessibility. It operates the Child Welfare Provider Training Academy and the Learning Institute for Child & Family Services, offering expert-led, trauma-informed training and specialized programs to support child welfare providers. The coalition also engages in legislative and regulatory advocacy, organizes events to advance child welfare priorities, and provides a centralized network to connect member agencies and improve services.