Iowa SF251 establishes an ombudsman assistant for investigating complaints related to child foster care.

Iowa SF251 amends the state code to create a position for an ombudsman assistant focused on investigating complaints related to child foster care. The assistant must have at least 10 years of experience as a foster parent, with a minimum of five years in Iowa. The ombudsman is required to maintain a process for individuals to directly communicate and file complaints with this assistant. Additionally, all public materials related to child foster care must include information about the ombudsman assistant, detailing their duties and contact information.

Iowa SF251 establishes an ombudsman assistant for investigating complaints related to child foster care.

Iowa SF251 amends the state code to create a position for an ombudsman assistant focused on investigating complaints related to child foster care. The assistant must have at least 10 years of experience as a foster parent, with a minimum of five years in Iowa. The ombudsman is required to maintain a process for individuals to directly communicate and file complaints with this assistant. Additionally, all public materials related to child foster care must include information about the ombudsman assistant, detailing their duties and contact information.