In the News

Creating a culture of hope

August 2, 2016

"No one values us.” For kids living in the Wellington Heights neighborhood in Cedar Rapids, that is exactly how they feel the community sees them.

Media Contacts

May 19, 2016

Couple helps transition children to forever homes

April 22, 2016

Both teachers, Marilyn and Paul share a lifelong passion for children. One evening a few years ago, their lives took a new turn when the couple was watching a television program about a foster family.

Medicaid Managed Care scheduled to begin April 1

February 25, 2016

Iowa Medicaid Enterprise (IME) is transitioning its service to a new managed care program called Iowa Health Link. Four Oaks is ready to help current clients with this transition, and we would be happy to serve new clients was well.

TotalChild ensures long-term success

December 11, 2015

Seth admits that a few years ago, he wasn’t hanging out with the best people and he was doing things he shouldn’t. Fast-forward three years, and Seth has graduated from high school and is in his second year in college.

TotalChild ensures long-term success

December 11, 2015

Seth admits that a few years ago, he wasn’t hanging out with the best people and he was doing things he shouldn’t. Fast-forward three years, and Seth has graduated from high school and is in his second year in college.

Four Oaks receives Dubuque Racing grant

May 29, 2015

Four Oaks was recently awarded a $5,000 grant from the Dubuque Racing Association to upgrade Conference Room technology at the Dubuque facility.

Donations needed to help house homeless families in Cedar Rapids

November 24, 2014

Homelessness. It happens here. And for that reason, Four Oaks was one of four agencies across the U.S. selected to help homeless parents get on their feet again. Each month, we place three homeless families in stable housing, but we need your help.

Donations needed to help house homeless families in Cedar Rapids

November 24, 2014

Homelessness. It happens here. And for that reason, Four Oaks was one of four agencies across the U.S. selected to help homeless parents get on their feet again. Each month, we place three homeless families in stable housing, but we need your help.

Journey to Success

September 15, 2014

When Mia first came to Four Oaks, her life was quickly spiraling downward. She was homeless and lost her job after going to jail. Mia’s son, Donovan, was removed from her care after she was caught driving under the influence with him in the car.