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DHS

Don’t Hide

jeanmbaker January 31, 2019January 31, 2019 Juvenile

One of the things that I see often in the parents I work with is shame. They may or may not articulate it, but most are ashamed of the actions that caused them to lose temporary custody of their children.…

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Jumping Through Hoops

jeanmbaker August 23, 2018February 15, 2019 Juvenile

A while back, I was at a family team meeting (“FTM”), and a mom had a meltdown because she thought she was going to be able to have overnights soon with her son. Keep in mind that DHS never gives…

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Transitioning out of DHS/Court Involvement

jeanmbaker August 15, 2018February 15, 2019 Juvenile

Oftentimes, parents can’t wait to have DHS (and everyone else associated with their DHS/Court Involvement) out of their life—and understandably so. It’s months, if not years, of having people scrutinizing your life, your choices, and your relationships. But sometimes, when all…

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And Another Thing…

jeanmbaker February 2, 2018 Juvenile

While I don’t anticipate making this a series, additional ideas have surfaced in my sometimes-chaotic brain. While it’s true that some of these things may not be “possible” for very good (or more likely not very good) reasons, it is…

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Build Your Team

jeanmbaker November 24, 2017February 15, 2019 Juvenile

Yesterday was Thanksgiving in the U.S., and I saw a post by a dad I know (but do not represent) who was grateful for his daughter; she gave him purpose and helped him through the bad times. This is a…

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How to Work with DHS Towards a Positive Outcome

jeanmbaker June 28, 2017 Juvenile

As most people know, DHS has been in the news a lot lately—and not for good reasons. Following the starvation deaths of Natalie Finn last fall and Sabrina Ray more recently, Iowans—and their representatives—have been outraged (against the parents, DHS,…

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Leaving Kids Alone

jeanmbaker June 1, 2017 Juvenile

Last night, one of my neighbor boys came by to ask if he could use my phone. I don’t know his name, but I’ll call him Billy. The boys are, I would guess, upper elementary age. I agreed, but asked,…

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Recent Posts

  • Don’t Hide
  • Domestic Violence and Trauma Informed Care in the Polk County Justice Center
  • Faith
  • Jumping Through Hoops
  • Transitioning out of DHS/Court Involvement

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