Iowa Care Givers Association
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DIRECT CARE WORKER LEADERSHIP PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION DEADLINE FEBRUARY 12, 2010

The ICA Direct Care Worker Leadership Program is offered primarily through individual merit scholarships. Scholarship applications are now available for the 2010 programs. The deadline is February 12, 2010. To learn more about the upcoming programs, please download the Leadership Program brochure.

To view the full schedule of programs, click here.



YOU'RE INVITED!

DIRECT CARE WORKER DAY AT THE STATE CAPITOL
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2010

Print off your invitation by clicking here.
 
Register to attend by clicking here.
 
Look up who your state legislators are by clicking here.   
 
Review ICA Policy priorities by clicking here.

“As the Chairman of Appropriations committee that funds labor, health and education initiatives and Senator from Iowa, I am proud to support ICA’s unique efforts to provide so many worthwhile programs and services for direct care workers in our state—especially during a time when we are dealing with a shortage of health care professionals. The public safety and welfare of older Iowans, persons with disabilities, and all communities as a whole depend on our ability to recruit and retain direct care workers. I commend the dedication of our direct care workers and congratulate ICA ROC’s pioneering spirit and service to our communities.” –Senator Tom Harkin

 

“New Dependent Adult Abuse Rules Raise Questions”

by Di Findley, Executive Director, Iowa CareGivers Association

There is no way the Iowa CareGivers Association would have supported these rules, or any other rules, if they were not a step forward for you, your profession, and the Iowans you serve every day!. Di Findley, Executive Director, Iowa CareGivers Association

Read ICA Director’s Comments

Read ICA’s comments submitted to the state 


Iowa CareGivers Association (ICA) Resource and Outreach Center (The ROC)linn_salasberry

“As someone who has been a certified nursing assistant (CNA) for over 40 years, my involvement with the Iowa CareGivers Association (ICA) has changed my life and it can change yours.”
– Lin Salasberry, Certified Nursing Assistant

See how you can get involved!


2009 Direct Care Worker Annual Conference

“Cracking the Caregiver Code”

Highlights and Photos, click here.

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Representative Heddens Walks in the Shoes of Direct Care Workers

View press release of "Come Care With Me Campaign."

 

View a video of the Come Care With Me Event. The Atlantic Philanthropies annual report contains a video of the Iowa Come Care With Me event, a partnership effort between PHI and IowaCareGivers Association and funded by The Atlantic Philanthropies.
 
To access the report, click on “ageing,” then on “PHI.” From there, you can read the text of the report, see pictures of the event, and view the video.

 

IOWA’S CARE GAP: Direct Care Workforce Issues Affect Us All

By nature, the issues are about:
  • Access to care
  • Workforce and economic development
  • Education and professional development for direct care workers, and
  • Social justice
NEW VIDEO: Iowa Braces for a Looming Care Gap: Building a Stable Direct Care Workforce ©2009 ICA.
To view a short version of the video, click here. To see the entire video by segment, click here. To view the full-length 26 minute video, click here.

 
2010 Leadership Program

Scholarships Now Available! click here.

2010 Policy Brochure

Policy Brochures Now Available! click here.