Washington County’s The Family Connection program, Washington County Public Health and Home Care of Washington County has earned the Iowa Support Credential. The Family Connection is the 54th program across the state to earn the honor, which is given to family support and parent education programs that are validated through external evaluation.

The evaluation is based on adherence to the Iowa Family Support Standards, which is based on evidence-based practice in the family support field. The Family Connection program met all o fthe 139 standards over two years and the credential is valid for the next five years.

The achievement will be celebrated Thursday (11/13) at 5 p.m. at the Wahsington Public Library.