Studies have found that children of parents with substance use disorders are at increased risk for abuse or neglect; involvement in the child welfare system; emotional, mental health, and academic problems; deficits in social skills; and overall impairment in functioning.  

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Jasper County, Iowa faces an alarming challenge, where in 2022 a staggering 89% of founded child abuse reports are directly linked to illegal narcotics, whether present in the child's home, used by parents, or resulting in the child testing positive for a substance.  This troubling statistic highlights the urgent need for intervention and support to protect our community's most vulnerable members: the children.

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The Open Arms Foundation of Jasper County was founded in 2023. We are deeply committed to the well-being of the community we serve, and our programs are tailored to address the unique needs of Jasper County children and families.

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Mission Statement: Our mission is simple yet profound: to provide immediate and meaningful support to vulnerable children and families within Jasper County. We believe in creating a community where every child feels safe, cared for, and empowered, regardless of their circumstances.  Through our dedicated efforts, we seek to offer comfort and support during critical moments, fortify foster families, and turn dreams into reality for at-risk children.

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Founded by a multidisciplinary team of professionals, Open Arms seeks to reduce the emotional and psychological impact on vulnerable children, support child welfare staff, and support foster and biological families.

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We believe in a community-driven approach to provide support to all of those in Jasper County who are in need. 

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Want to know more? Look at our "What We Do" page!