About Us
Message from Executive Director
"We will not rest until every direct care worker receives the education, compensation, and respect they need and deserve"
 In 1992 I founded the Iowa CareGivers Association (ICA) from my basement with little more than a desire to bring a voice and face to direct care workers such as certified nursing assistants and home care aides. Little did I know that I had tapped into an area of such great need. And after nearly 20 years…we’ve still only scratched the surface.
The most rewarding aspects of my work are when I witness direct care workers awaken to their natural leadership talents. We will not rest until every direct care worker receives the education, compensation, and respect they need and deserve so they can better serve the needs of older Iowans and persons with disabilities.
Now, thanks to Senator Tom Harkin, local and national foundations, and donors, we are embarking upon a great new venture called The ROC! (The Iowa CareGivers Association Direct Care Worker Resource and Outreach Center.) Through the ROC we will increase awareness about direct care workforce issues and increase the number of direct care workers who have access to ICA ROC programs, information, and services.
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