Tanager is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Chris Casey to its Foundation Board and to formally recognize Sarah Van Deest, who began serving on the Foundation Board in
Tanager is proud to announce the opening of Bright Foundations Therapeutic Child Care, an innovative early childhood program designed to support young children with emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges
(Cedar Rapids, Iowa) – Tanager has received a $5,000 grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa to fund the creation of wellness spaces for children in its Psychiatric
Sarah Peters joined Tanager in October 2025. She is a seasoned financial leader with more than two decades of experience in nonprofit organizations. Before returning to Tanager, Sarah served as
Tanager is excited to welcome Greg Jergens as our new Vice President of Development. Greg brings more than 25 years of experience in education, leadership, coaching, and community engagement. Most
Tanager is proud to announce the appointment of three new members to its boards: Lisa Feuerbach and Nathan Seyfer have joined the Operating Board, and Will Schwickerath has joined the
Tanager is proud to announce the addition of three distinguished professionals to its Operating Board: Brian Brandt, Clark Haker, and Patty Lynott. Their expertise and leadership will help guide Tanager
At Tanager, we are proud to recognize the outstanding contributions of our team members who go above and beyond to support our mission. During our recent agency holiday party, we
Bridge to the Future Scholarship – Now taking Applications CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Tanager is proud to announce that applications are now open for the 2025 Bridge to the Future
This holiday season, be the light of hope for families and youth in need. Join us in our mission to provide care, support, and joy to those who rely on
To read the full Impact Report, click here. We are thrilled to announce the release of our Fiscal Year 2024 Impact Report, showcasing the incredible impact we’ve made together in
On Wednesday, July 10th, Tanager will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to announce its newest life-saving program. The Summit House Crisis Stabilization Residential Services (CSRS) program is the first of its
Cedar Rapids, IA – Tanager, a community leader in providing prevention and community-based services for youth, celebrates the Freedom Schools program, recently named National Runner-up for the Children’s Defense Fund Ella
Linn County, IA- Tanager, Linn County leader in providing mental health services for youth, is excited to launch their new program, Multisystemic Therapy (MST). For over a year, Tanager has
We are super excited to kick off 2024 Mental Health Month with Tanager’s theme “Nourish to Flourish Your Mind” as we believe it is critical to invest in nourishing young
Every spring, Tanager brings together a group of inspiring songwriters for an evening filled with songs, stories, and the healing power of expression. This year’s event features three local, Iowa-native
It’s almost here — the most wonderful time of the year! The holidays at Tanager are always special. As a family service organization, we know that families celebrating together is
The Coalition for Family and Children’s Services in Iowa proudly acknowledges the invaluable contributions of three exceptional individuals, Ryan Shenefelt, Lexi Erger and Sam Blowers, who have demonstrated unwavering dedication
Members of the press or media interested in speaking to a representative from Tanager should contact Jennie Null, VP of Development, at jnull@tanagerplace.org or 319-365-9164 x522.
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