On March 6 Dr. Heather Rouse, ISU Assistant Professor, Human Development & Family Studies, presented a program on her research related to creating an Iowa integrated data system to address early childhood risks and the importance of health, education, and child welfare collaboration.
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As a nurse and child advocate, Elaine Cox was the McFarland Pediatric Department Head who helped Ames Morning Rotary install the first children’s Reading Corner in the waiting room and launch the Reach Out and Read program with our Baby Faces books for the 6-month well child checkup. She and her husband have hosted over 50 foster children. She shared valuable guidelines for promoting children’s welfare and living a purposeful life. 
