Issues
Direct Care Workers make up one of the largest segments of Iowa’s workforce, but the numbers are dwindling at a time when the demand is increasing. The needs of Iowans of all ages and abilities can’t be met without a stable, well-prepared, and well-compensated direct care workforce. Join us in our advocacy efforts in 2026.
Are Direct Care Worker wages and training credentials important to you? If so, join Iowa CareGivers in the fight to increase wages, educational standards, and a permanent record of training credentials that follow Direct Care Workers from one location to another.
2026 Issue Priorities for Iowa CareGivers
Candidates Share Responses to Questions From Direct Care Workers (DCWs)
Who Represents You?
Your guide to the Iowa Legislature and the US Congress
2025 Guide to the Iowa Legislature and US Congress