Explain what a typical BHIS session looks like for families who might be new to it. BHIS sessions may vary based on the individual plan a BHIS provider creates with the family. Typically, sessions are done both individually and as a family, and these can be provided in the home or in the community. For...
In the last blog post, we dove into the process of getting licensed as a resource parent. It’s a long process! There’s a lot of paperwork, meetings, and self-reflection involved. My instructors shared with me a thought that has stuck. If my child was going to be staying with another family, what would I want...
Hello and welcome back! Let’s pick up where we left off – what are the next steps when you decide to pursue resource parent licensure? Let me tell you how it goes and what that experience was like for me, working with LSI to obtain my license. LSI Foster Care and Adoption recruits, licenses, and...
Hello! Welcome to the NEW LSI blog that will be all things foster care/respite/adoption and everything in between. My name is Anne Peters and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) here at LSI. I live in northwest Iowa, and see clients from across the state via telehealth for therapy. I also provide...
A lot of people need help in the world, and LSI is trying to do that.”
Across the state, the work LSI does to lift up and empower Iowa children, adults, and families is only possible thanks to the generous support of LSI donors and community partners. LeAllen Nevermann has made a life-changing impact for the Iowans we serve by donating to LSI for 33 years. “It’s our Christian obligation to...
By Anne Peters, LMFT Life gets so busy. Although the last 14+ months of the pandemic have brought so many difficulties and fears, the one thing I have seen increase is family togetherness. What better way to plan for family togetherness than a family meal? Whether it’s dinner each night or breakfast each morning, a...
Over the last year, we have learned that we are stronger together. Our communities were resilient in the face of every hardship. And our human services workforce across the state never gave up, continuing to serve Iowans on the frontlines of the pandemic. The needs of Iowa children, adults, and families are now greater than...
By Anne Peters, LMFT Let’s face it – staying calm in the midst of negative behaviors from your children is hard. Let’s see if this sounds familiar: Child A pushes Child B because he was wanting her toy. Child B screams and pushes Child A back. The dog starts barking, children are screaming, objects are...
