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, juvenile justice involvement, mental health, and substance use disorders. The private company is based in Des Moines, IA. Serving all 99 counties, these agencies provide a broad continuum of services including crisis intervention, behavioral health, foster care, emergency shelters, maternal and child health, psychiatric care, and special needs adoptions. The coalition enhances the collective impact of its members through professional development, training, advocacy, and system improvement, operating the child welfare provider training academy and offering access to learning platforms for trauma-informed, evidence-based training. Advocacy is a core function, with the coalition engaging at the Iowa State Capitol to influence legislation, secure funding, and promote policies that strengthen child welfare and human services systems.