Iowa HHS

Inaccurate Sweat Patch Drug Test Results in Iowa DHS/HHS and CINA Cases

Attorney Eric D. Puryearby Attorney Eric D. Puryear

In cases where a parent is accused of drug use – and even in many cases where there is no such credible accusation – Iowa DHS (HHS) often “requests” that a parent take a sweat patch drug test. The word “request” is in quotes, because in reality DHS/HHS often demands the drug test and does … Read more

Iowa DHS/HHS Appeal Hearings now take place by Video instead of Telephone

Attorney Eric D. Puryearby Attorney Eric D. Puryear

Historically, those appealing a founded or confirmed Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) or Health and Human Services (HHS) report of child abuse/neglect or dependent adult abuse/neglect had two options for their hearing: in-person in Des Moines, Iowa or by telephone. This year, the telephone option was eliminated and future hearings are being set by … Read more