Iowa Center for Children's Justice

09/18/2026

💙 Celebrating community impact!

ICCJ Executive Director Steve Belay and Director of Fund Development Andrea Wright joined more than 700 community members to celebrate the incredible impact Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel has had across our community.

From supporting local nonprofits to investing in programs that strengthen families and create opportunities, Prairie Meadows continues to make a meaningful difference throughout Central Iowa.

We’re grateful to be part of a community where organizations come together to support children, families, and the people working every day to make Iowa a better place. 💙

09/16/2026

🎉 The Champions for Children Silent Auction is LIVE! 🎉

Can’t join us in person—or just want to start bidding early? Our online silent auction is officially open! 🛍️

We have some amazing items up for grabs, including local experiences, delicious food & drink packages, sports tickets, date-night fun, and more!

Every bid helps support the Iowa Center for Children’s Justice and our work to make sure children navigating family separation have a voice, support, and someone in their corner. 💙

⏰ Auction closes Thursday, Sept. 17 at 6:15 p.m.

👉 Browse, bid, and share with your friends!
https://www.32auctions.com/2026C4C

Thank you to all of the generous businesses and individuals who donated to make this auction possible. Your support helps children build resilience and reminds them that they are not alone.

Silent auction '2026 Champions for Children' hosted online at 32auctions.

09/14/2026

Thank you to our friends at Hope Law Firm for their sponsorship of this year's Champions for Children and support of mission of ICCJ! It is because of partnerships like these that we are able to ensure every child's voice is heard in custody disputes. 💙

09/11/2026

Thank you to our friends at Bergkamp, Hemphill and McClure for their sponsorship of Champions for Children: An Event to Benefit the Iowa Center for Children's Justice! We appreciate all of your support of our mission to help children navigate their parents' divorce.

09/08/2026

A special thank you to Eliza Ovrom and Mark Schuling for not only their continued sponsorship of Champions for Children: An Event to Benefit the Iowa Center for Children's Justice but for being such a force in being ICCJ to Central Iowa from the start!

09/04/2026

Shindler, Anderson, Goplerud & Weese, P.C. for the win! Thank you for sponsoring Champions for Children: An Event to Benefit the Iowa Center for Children's Justice again this year!

09/02/2026

💙 WHAT WE DO WEDNESDAY

What does the Iowa Center for Children’s Justice do? We make sure children have a voice. 🗣️

⚖️ Legal Advocacy: We represent children in custody and family law matters.

🚸 Youth Divorce Workshops: We help children ages 6–16 build coping skills, resilience, and confidence during family changes.

🤝 Alternative Dispute Resolution: We help families work through conflict with the child’s best interests at the center.

Because when families face difficult transitions, children deserve to be heard, supported, and protected.

https://iowachildrensjustice.org/

09/02/2026

💙 Thank you to our friends at the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce for helping us spread the word about our amazing 2026 Champions for Children award winners, Angela Connolly and Jennifer Hahn!

These two incredible leaders have dedicated their careers to making a difference for children, families, and our community, and we can’t wait to celebrate them! 🏆

📅 Thursday, September 17, 2026
⏰ 4:30–6:30 p.m.

Have you gotten your tickets yet? Join us for an evening of celebration, connection, and honoring the people who help make a difference in the lives of children.

🎟️ Get your tickets today and help us celebrate our Champions for Children --> https://givebutter.com/2026-champions-for-children



https://members.wdmchamber.org/news/details/iowa-center-for-children-s-justice-honors-angela-connolly-and-jennifer-hahn-with-the-2026-champions

Des Moines, Iowa (August 25, 2026) — The Iowa Center for Children's Justice (ICCJ) named Angela Connolly and Jennifer Hahn its 2026 Champions for Children Awardsrecipients, recognizing their dedication, leadership, and advocacy that has made a lasting difference in the lives of children and famili...

09/01/2026

Thank you to Thomas Press and Donna Paulson for their sponsorship of this year Champions for Children: An Event to Benefit the Iowa Center for Children's Justice! Have you gotten your ticket yet??

08/28/2026

Thank you to the Polk County Board of Supervisors for their sponsorship of Champions for Children: An Event to Benefit the Iowa Center for Children's Justice again this year! We truly appreciate your continued support of our work to help children in Central Iowa.