Reynolds Recognizes November as Youth HOPE Month
Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation designating November as Youth HOPE Month in Iowa to raise awareness of youth homelessness.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Youth
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Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation recognizing November as Youth HOPE Month in Iowa. The designation followed a petition from Sioux City's Crittenton Center, sent to the governor in early October.
Why it matters
The proclamation aims to raise awareness of youth homelessness and runaway incidents across Iowa. For residents of the state, it draws public attention to a issue affecting young people in communities statewide.
The proclamation was signed in response to a petition sent by the Crittenton Center in early October 2026, and HOPE stands for Homeless Outreach Prevention and Education. The source does not provide statewide counts of youth homelessness or runaway cases.
The players
Kim Reynolds
Kim Reynolds is the Governor of Iowa, who signed the proclamation recognizing November as Youth HOPE Month.
Crittenton Center
The Crittenton Center is a Sioux City organization founded in 1895 that provides child care, preschool and child welfare services.
The details
Governor Kim Reynolds signed the proclamation after Sioux City's Crittenton Center petitioned her to recognize National Youth Homeless Outreach Prevention and Education Month. The Crittenton Center, founded in 1895, provides child care, preschool and child welfare services.
Timeline
Early October 2026: Crittenton Center sends petition to the governor.
November 2026: Youth HOPE Month recognized in Iowa.
Youth Awareness
Iowa's proclamation adopts National Youth Homeless Outreach Prevention and Education Month, extending that national designation into a formal state recognition. The move places Iowa within a broader effort to publicly acknowledge youth homelessness through a dedicated observance.
Iowa residents may see increased public attention to youth homelessness and runaway situations during November. The proclamation itself does not announce new services or changes to existing programs.
The takeaway
Youth homelessness and runaway incidents are issues that communities can help address through awareness and local support. Residents interested in the topic can learn more about how organizations such as the Crittenton Center serve young people.
Further reading
Explore more on Youth issues and programs affecting young people across the state.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Ktiv.
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