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COVID 19 Update: KWWL Interviews Four Oaks President Anne Gruenewald
Through no fault of their own, thousands of Iowa children find themselves caught in the Iowa foster care system. They often face very difficult personal issues, having been removed from their parents and siblings for an extended period of time.
The goal is always eventual reunification with their biological parents. While the children are in foster care, it’s the mission of Four Oaks https://www.fouroaks.org/ to help them succeed at every level. While the COVID-19 crisis has made that mission quite a challenge, Four Oaks is working hard to overcome any obstacles which might prevent them from achieving success.
KWWL talks with Four Oaks President & CEO, Anne Gruenewald, via Microsoft Teams, for this interview on The Steele Report.
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