(Des Moines) Iowa Senator Tom Shipley said the Senate has moved forward on Senate File 324. This bill dedicates funds and invests in important initiatives, like the More Options for Maternal Support (MOMS) program.
Shipley said the bill would allocate $2 million to the MOMS program to help pregnant women looking for help and resources, and allows Iowa’s Health and Human Services department to award fatherhood engagement grants to nonprofits and community-based organizations that address the needs of fathers, whether it is employment, financial obligations, or parenting skills. The bill also establishes a state-funded fellowship program for family medicine and obstetric practitioners in rural and underserved areas. Additionally, it increases funding for families seeking adoptions and expanded scholarship opportunities for Iowa foster kids.
Senate File 324 contains several proposals from the governor and focuses on improving health care access in Iowa and help support expecting mothers and fathers.
