Community Foundations of Iowa

As your partner in health, we’re dedicated to making it easier for you to live wellâ€"so you can show up for the moments that matter most. To us, people are more than patients. We work together as a team to champion high-quality, low-cost care. Our providers and services span hospitals, clinics and at home settings across Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin. Our presence in metropolitan and rural communities allows us to innovate through partnerships, organizations outside of healthcare, and our family of team members remains dedicated to shared values that put our people first. Because you matter to this world, and we’ll show you just how much.

The PACE Juvenile Center began as an alternative school for teenagers in 1983. Located in Des Moines, Iowa, the center serves more than 2,500 youths and adults. It offers individualized programs that strengthen the family and involve youths in the community. The PACE Juvenile Center provides academic, counseling, and tracking and monitoring programs. The center s day program serves middle and high school students experiencing social, behavioral and emotional problems. Its programs include a variety of afternoon, evening and weekend programs. The PACE Juvenile Center also offers independent living skills and assistance with enrollment in post-secondary education. The center s Outreach Program is an in-home counseling service that provides individual and family counseling and skill development services.