News
Project Team Launched, Work on Connection Points Report Begins
We’re off and running on our effort to move toward greater alignment between the Iowa Department of Public Health and the Iowa Department of Human Services.
Feedback Opportunity: IDPH and Iowa DHS Alignment Staff and Stakeholder Input Survey
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) are exploring options for aligning their programs, services and operations more closely i
Director Garcia and Steering Committee Identify Primary Project Team
Director Garcia and the Health and Human Services Alignment’s Project Steering Committee have identified a cross-departmental, cross-level, and cross-functional Primary Project Team from a pool of 119 applicants. The team members listed below bring expertise and experience from across public health and human services, including income maintenance, child welfare, mental health, field operations and policy, to name a few.
Website and E-Newsletter Launched for Iowa Health and Human Services Alignment
The website and e-newsletter were launched May 26, 2021.
Read the first e-newsletter here: HHS Alignment Website Announced
State Signs Contract with Public Consulting Group (PCG) for Assessment and Realignment of Human Services and Public Health
On March 29, 2021, the contract was signed.