"[The best part of being an employee at Central Rivers AEA is] being involved in an innovative organization that offers opportunities to learn new skills that are needed to help me be productive in my career." -- CRAEA staff member, Top Iowa Workplaces Survey
"I love the environment and services we provide. I feel like we make a difference and are allowed the flexibility to be able to independently work and create outside the box ideas. I would recommend working for Central Rivers AEA and have recruited quite a few employees." -- CRAEA staff member, Top Iowa Workplaces Survey
"I'm motivated to work at Central Rivers AEA because of the students I work with and the understanding of administration. I know that if something comes up in my home life, I will have the flexibility to deal with it." -- CRAEA staff member, Top Iowa Workplaces Survey
"The benefits and pay are really good, there are a lot of people to support a variety of needs. Working with children is a really important job, and I enjoy what I do..." -- CRAEA staff member, Top Iowa Workplaces Survey
"What motivates me about Central Rivers AEA is the encouragement to utilize skills I have in the work I do. It is also the trust that I am doing my job..." -- CRAEA staff member, Top Iowa Workplaces Survey
"CRAEA has made efforts in establishing collaboration and connections among staff in recent years. They have gone to great lengths to show employees that our mental health is important to them." -- CRAEA staff member, Top Iowa Workplaces Survey

COVID-19 Supports and Resources

The ‘new normal’ is far from normal. Parents, educators, and students are all doing the best we can to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. The following toolboxes were developed to provide resources, supports, and strategies to cope with the day to day and increase well-being.

Crisis Support

If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, know that you are NOT ALONE. Reach out now! We care about you! Please call: 211 and tell the operator you need to speak with the suicide lifeline. Or Call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255.

If you are unsafe and need help immediately call 911

Need to talk with a counselor? Call or text the National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-422-4453. Live chat is available at www.childhelphotline.org if someone in your house is unsafe or needs help.

Need to talk with a counselor/advocate? Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or live chat at https://www.thehotline.org/what-is-live-chat/.