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We’re rewriting stories for kids and families in Iowa. Here’s where those stories get told. Follow along with the Ellipsis blog as we connect the dots between our work, our communities and the lives we change.

Independence and Gratitude Shape the Supervised Apartment Living Program at Ellipsis
Independence and Gratitude Shape the Supervised Apartment Living Program at Ellipsis 11.04.2025

As the holidays approach, the Ellipsis team is sharing gratitude for the remarkable young people in our Supervised Apartment Living (SAL) program. They are proving that with the right support, environment and encouragement, independence can become a source of confidence and healing.

  • Staff Spotlight: Erica Johnson
    Staff Spotlight: Erica Johnson 11.06.2025
  • Staff Spotlight: Shenikka Allen
    Staff Spotlight: Shenikka Allen 10.15.2025
  • Domestic Violence and Childhood Trauma: Why ACE Scores Matter
    Domestic Violence and Childhood Trauma: Why ACE Scores Matter 10.07.2025
  • Staff Spotlight: Logan Bissell
    Staff Spotlight: Logan Bissell 09.18.2025
  • Breaking the silence: Talking to teens about suicide prevention
    Breaking the silence: Talking to teens about suicide prevention 09.04.2025
  • Building a brighter future: Inside our new all-girls Barbara Lee Noble Campus
    Building a brighter future: Inside our new all-girls Barbara Lee Noble Campus 08.08.2025
  • Art, Healing and Hope: Mae’s Murals for the Barbara Lee Noble Campus
    Art, Healing and Hope: Mae’s Murals for the Barbara Lee Noble Campus 08.08.2025
  • The Importance of Play: Why Fun and Games Help Kids Heal From Trauma
    The Importance of Play: Why Fun and Games Help Kids Heal From Trauma 07.15.2025
  • Staff Spotlight: Buffy Newton, Youth Care Worker
    Staff Spotlight: Buffy Newton, Youth Care Worker 07.15.2025
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