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.
2025 Issue Priorities for Iowa CareGivers
Who Represents You?
Your guide to the Iowa Legislature and the US Congress
We encourage you to become familiar with the issues that affect you.
Defining the Direct Care Workforce
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Direct Care Worker Registry
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