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.
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.
2024 Issue Priorities for Iowa CareGivers (Print version)
2024 Issue Priorities for Iowa CareGivers (Electronic version)
We encourage you to become familiar with the issues that affect you.