Iowa Legislature in National Spotlight on Professionalizing Direct Care Workforce
A budget bill passed by the Iowa Senate last week would support training standards and career paths for the state’s direct-care workforce.
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Congratulations to 2012 Iowa CareGivers Association Direct Care Professional Leadership Graduates
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Register now for the 2012 "A Call to Leadership" Programs
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Registration Open for the June 25 and 26 Mentor Training for Direct Care Professionals.
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To register for the Ankeny DCP mentor program, please click here.
 SAVE THE DATE! Direct Care by Design — ICA 2012 Conference
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Empowered To Care (Videos)
A Message from Direct Care Workers, Employers, and Consumer Advocates!
State Educational Standards for the Direct Care Workforce ARE Important to Us!
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“A Call to Mentoring: Mentor Manager Toolkit”©
NEW Online Toolkit for Health and Long Term Care Employers on How to Implement a Successful Peer Mentor Program for Direct Care Staff is NOW AVAILABLE!
 Iowa State
University Football Coach, Paul Rhoads,
Pays Tribute to
Direct Care Workers in a Public Service Announcement!
Pass………it on!!!
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Coach Paul Rhoads Public Service Announcement Receives National Attention. Click here to view the article!
Turnover Rate in Direct Care Workforce Costs Iowa Taxpayers and Employers Millions!
A new report from the Iowa Direct Care Workforce Initiative estimates the cost of direct care worker turnover will climb to nearly $150 Million by 2014! Click on the links below to read more.
To learn more about the Direct Care Workforce Initiative click here.
Iowa's Care Gap
As Iowa's older population increases, the traditional source of new direct care workers (women aged 25-44) is projected to shrink over the next 20 years, leaving Iowa with a shortage of direct care workers. Click here to find out more.
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.
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