Those seeking to become foster parents in Iowa will face a new, more flexible training system under legislation signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Kim Reynolds.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs a bill Tuesday, April 7, 2026, overhauling how the state trains foster parents, saying the changes are designed to remove outdated barriers and better match children in need with families ready to care for them.
Janée Harvey, division director of family well-being and protection at the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, speaks during a news conference on foster parent training changes April 7, 2026, at the Iowa Capitol in Des Moines.
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during a news conference on foster care reform before signing Senate File 2096 on April 7, 2026, at the Iowa Capitol in Des Moines.
Janée Harvey, division director of family well-being and protection at the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, speaks during a news conference on foster parent training changes April 7, 2026, at the Iowa Capitol in Des Moines.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs a bill Tuesday, April 7, 2026, overhauling how the state trains foster parents, saying the changes are designed to remove outdated barriers and better match children in need with families ready to care for them.
Janée Harvey, division director of family well-being and protection at the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, speaks during a news conference on foster parent training changes April 7, 2026, at the Iowa Capitol in Des Moines.
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during a news conference on foster care reform before signing Senate File 2096 on April 7, 2026, at the Iowa Capitol in Des Moines.
Janée Harvey, division director of family well-being and protection at the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, speaks during a news conference on foster parent training changes April 7, 2026, at the Iowa Capitol in Des Moines.
