Mission
To enhance the care and support of Iowans
by providing education, research, recognition, and advocacy for those who provide direct care.
Core Values:
Independent trusted voice
Empowerment of those we serve
Engagement with those we serve
Collaboration
Catalyst for change
Inclusive
Thought leader
Solutions-Focused
Data-driven decision making
Goals
To ensure those in direct care have access to the education, skills, tools, and support to serve the needs of all Iowans.
To ensure a stable direct care workforce by supporting quality jobs to attract and retain people in the caregiving field.
To ensure all Iowans have access to high quality direct care, supports, and services.
Who We Serve
Direct Care Workforce: Assigned over 30 different titles, they include: Certified Nursing Assistants; Home Health/Care Aides; Homemaker Aides; Patient Care Technicians; Resident Assistants; Direct Support Professionals; Personal Care Attendants; Hospice Aides; Medication Aides; Resident Treatment Workers; Rehabilitation Aides; Adult Day Care Workers; Assisted Living Aides/Workers/Assistants; Job Coaches; Universal Workers; and Others.
Family Members/Family Caregivers
Residents/Clients/Patients/Consumers
Health Care Provider Employers and Supervisors
Business Community
Our Society as a Whole!
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
The Iowa CareGivers strives to be a model of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work. The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement was adopted by the Board of Directors on October 21, 2021.
DEI Statement (.pdf)
Governance
Iowa CareGivers is governed by a committed volunteer Board of Directors and guided by a statewide Direct Care Council.
Impact: Steadfast Systemic Change
The Iowa CareGivers has a long history of success in impacting issues that affect those who work in direct care. See the report page for more information about impact.
Funding
Funding comes in the form of state contracts, public, corporate, and private foundation grants, program income, and individual contributions and bequests. In 2017 the Iowa CareGivers (IC) Board of Directors and its Advisory Council and Direct Care Council established the Iowa CareGivers Endowment. This fund will ensure the future and long-term sustainability and impact of the organization.
