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Grandparents seek reunion as Iowa foster system draws ire
Relatives in Iowa fault the foster care system for keeping grandchildren away after parental rights end. Grandmothers Cervantes and Willey recount years of custody battles, missed contact, and fear for adopted grandchildren. Adoption Day highlights progress yet many families feel powerless within DHS rules.
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Grace
Cervantes
Iowa
Elaine Willey
Willey
Dubuque
Brianne Arends
DHS
Shannon Chapman
Chapman
Cedar Rapids
Four Oaks
Juvenile Justice Center
Leah Glade
Marion
Jake
Glade
Jennifer Paisley
Susan Flaherty
Georgia Rose
Tee
Nicolas
Breanne French
Karen
Ron
Breanne
Ad Kitem
Thad
Chapman and the Cooks
Zane
Zion
Ron French