Iowa Governor signs bill changing Iowa foster parent training

Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill into law in Iowa that changes the required training for foster parents, allowing for more tailored and efficient training. The new law aims to match children with foster families sooner and more effectively by streamlining the training process. Training will now be completed within three to four months and tailored to the individual’s skills and the age group of the children they intend to care for. The law focuses on competency and aims to recruit and retain high-quality foster parents to meet the needs of children in foster care in Iowa.