Across our country, child welfare systems, including the Department of Human Services (DHS) in Iowa, hold tremendous power over family life. Currently, we are facing an issue of great magnitude and gravity in Iowa concerning wrongful termination of parental rights by the DHS. There are concerns about individual DHS workers potentially falsifying documents and providing false information. This is not a trivial issue, as it affects the lives of countless children and parents every single day. According to the American Bar Association, wrongful termination of parental rights can lead to profound lifelong negative impacts on the child and family. We respect the tough job that the DHS workers have and understand the plight that some families can cause, but the stakes are too high for negligence and dishonesty. We demand a thorough and transparent investigation into these allegations against Iowa DHS, and, where justified, appropriate punitive measures. It is crucial for public trust and, more importantly, for the children and families affected. Sign this petition if you support this call for a comprehensive investigation.