David O Philmon

This document outlines an action plan for prevention-focused mentoring organizations for State Fiscal Year 2027. The plan details instructions for developing service-specific action plans, focusing on three core goals: serving a minimum number of mentoring matches based on funding, quarterly distribution of substance use, problem gambling, suicide prevention, and mental health promotion information, and providing 'Your Life Iowa' and Behavioral Health System Navigation materials and resources to all program stakeholders. Each goal requires specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-sensitive short-term outcomes with detailed action steps, timelines, locations, and process indicators for monitoring progress.

This Tobacco Prevention Action Plan outlines strategic goals to reduce tobacco and nicotine use. The plan focuses on four key areas: preventing initiation among young people, eliminating exposure to secondhand smoke and vapor, promoting cessation among young people and adults, and fostering coalition development and engagement. It includes specific targets and required activities such as educating adults and youth, implementing approved school curricula, promoting policy adoption (TF/NF and Smoke Free Homes), increasing Quitline Iowa users, implementing the Ask, Advise, Connect protocol, and engaging community coalitions.

This document outlines the framework for developing county-level Substance Use and Problem Gambling Prevention Action Plans for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2027. It mandates Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) to address prevention priorities including Alcohol, Stimulants, and Problem Gambling, with options for additional priorities such as Tobacco, Marijuana, Prescription Medications/Opioids, or Suicide. Each action plan requires the selection of evidence-based strategies, the establishment of SMART short-term outcomes, and detailed action steps, including timelines, locations, CSAP strategies, and IOM categories, to guide comprehensive prevention efforts.

The committee discussed the FCS contract transition, including updates on workgroups and training curriculum development. A legislative update was provided regarding several bills related to child placements, human trafficking measures, suspension of child support, and the creation of an Early Childhood and Family Services system. Other key discussion topics included IV-E funding, trends in out-of-state placements, Iowa's participation in the A Home for Every Child initiative, results from the Correctional Program Checklist audits for various facilities, and strategic considerations for maintaining strong relationships between the department and service providers during upcoming leadership transitions.

This Strategic Plan outlines the clear focus and direction for the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services over a three-year period, serving as a framework to deliver on its mission and vision as a newly aligned agency. The plan identifies three core strategic priorities: Elevate Organizational Health, Advance Operational Excellence, and Help Iowa Thrive. It aims to protect health, provide high-quality and equitable services, foster a dynamic and adaptive environment, and ensure equitable access to health and human services resources to improve the lives of individuals, families, and communities across Iowa.