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New Project: Iowa Peer Connections

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

CRUSHing it in Cedar Rapids

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Family Peer Support Specialists Help Families Navigate Iowa’s School System

Friday, June 14, 2024
In a new report, Carol Coohey and Carrie Means of the Iowa Peer Workforce Collaborative describe how Family Peer Support Specialists help families navigate Iowa’s school system. Family Peer Support Specialists provide a bridge between parents and schools so children with behavioral and educational challenges can get what they need.

Report: How Family Peer Support Specialists Help Families Navigate Iowa’s School System

Friday, June 14, 2024
In a new report, Carol Coohey and Carrie Means of the Iowa Peer Workforce Collaborative describe how Family Peer Support Specialists help families navigate Iowa’s school system. Family Peer Support Specialists provide a bridge between parents and schools so children with behavioral and educational challenges can get what they need.

Iowa Peer Jobs Study Released

Wednesday, April 24, 2024
The "Iowa Peer Jobs Study: Job Titles, Credentials and Wages" describes key characteristics of peer worker job ads, including job titles and earnings, in Iowa and nationally.

IPWC Conducting Survey of Iowa's Peer Support Workers and Volunteers

Wednesday, April 24, 2024
The Iowa Peer Workforce Collaborative is conducting Iowa's first statewide survey of peer support workers and volunteers.
Angie Chaplin on WHO TV

Peer Recovery Coach Shares Her Story of Overcoming Addiction

Angie Chaplin, a Peer Recovery Coach who received her training through the Iowa Peer Workforce Collaborative, was recently featured on WHO13 news. She tells her story of overcoming addiction to encourage others who may be struggling.