Shelter House winter shelter operates in county building
Johnson County Board of Supervisors approved Shelter House to use 821 S Clinton St for a low barrier winter emergency shelter. Since opening Dec 6, 389 individuals have been sheltered through Dec 18 with about 25 per night. The program aims to run through mid March with reduced street exposure and fewer calls to police.
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Caring support for grieving parents needs more than cards
ISU psychologist Katherine Rafferty says parents of sick or deceased children need intentional, empathetic involvement, not just sympathy. Friends and doctors should offer practical help, learn caregiving tasks, and respect boundaries, using social media and in person support to build meaningful communities.
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