About Us

The mission of Thriving Families Alliance is to empower a caring southwest Iowa community that supports the well-being of every child.

Community Plan 2023-2026

Mission

Thriving Families Alliance is an umbrella organization that oversees state and local initiatives in Southwest Iowa. By working together through interagency and cross-discipline collaboration we can better coordinate efforts to effectively address the needs of children and families.

Nurturing & Attachment

A child's early experiences of being nurtured and bonded with a caregiver are critical to development. Attachment and bonding start in the womb and continue throughout childhood. Research shows that consistent nurturing is a biological requirement. Studies have shown that children who have received affection and nurturing from their caregiver from the start are more likely to have a healthy development. They are also more likely to get better grades, have healthier behaviors, and positive social relationships, as well as be better able to cope with stress later in life.

Protective Factors

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We're working towards the following:

All children have secure and nurturing families
All children and youth are healthy
Children enter school ready to succeed
Children and youth are successful in school
Youth are prepared for productive adulthood
Communities are safe and supportive
All children and youth are connected to their community

History of Thriving Families Alliance

2006

Promise Partners designated as a Community of Promise.

2007

Promise Partners became a 501(3)c incorporated non-profit.

2009

Received redesignation through Iowa Community Empowerment. A single integrated Promise Partners Governance Board is formed to oversee initiatives and funding for children 0-21 in Pottawattamie County.

2013

Promise Partners built and launched a robust Coordinated Intake System for family support services.

2019

Promise Partners expands to provide Early Childhood and Decat Board support in Harrison, Monona, and Shelby Counties and Decat Board support in Fremont, Page, and Taylor Counties.

2021

Promise Partners rebrands name as Thriving Families Alliance.

2022

Thriving Families Alliance expands to provide Early Childhood Iowa Board support to Montgomery, Mills, Cass, Fremont, and Page Counties.

2024

Harrison, Monona, Shelby (HMS) ECI Board, Boost 4 Families, and Corner Counties Early Childhood Area (CCECA) merged with Thriving Families Alliance as a regional ECI board serving nine southwest Iowa Counties.

Past

To view our full Thriving Families Alliance history, click here.