Session Description: This presentation will share the present and future state of Thrive Iowa, demonstrate how Hope Science is infused into the model, and share its importance along a continuum of care for Iowans in need.

Learning Objectives:

• Provide an overview of the Early Childhood Iowa Thrive Pilot Projects.
• Highlight use cases for navigation services and their impact on participants.
• Discuss how other programs can partner with Thrive in the future.

Shelley Horak, EdD, MPH, CHES
Director of Early Intervention and Support, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services

Shelley Horak is the Director of Early Intervention and Support for the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. She holds a Doctor of Education in Interdisciplinary Leadership from Creighton University and a master’s degree in public health from Des Moines University where she is an Assistant Professor in the institution’s MPH program. Dr. Horak is committed to exploring solutions to the complex problems facing children and families.