Welcome to the Iowa Direct Care Workforce Initiative website!

Listen and watch the webinar led by direct care professionals in partnership with the Iowa Department of Public Health. The information provides an overview of the Direct Care Workforce Initiative and an update on the status of the pilot that is testing training and credentialing of the workforce.

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Or click below to view the slides.

• Webinar Slides  

Matthew Clevenger, a direct care worker and member of the Direct Care Worker Advisory Council, submitted an article in the national publication My Caregiver. The article provides the perspective of a direct care professional and highlights the activities Iowa is undertaking to establish a Board of Direct Care Professionals by July 1, 2014.

• Iowa a National Leader in Direct Care Training  

This electronic newsletter provides regular information about the Initiative, including ways to participate, upcoming deadlines, and progress on activities. Click on the ‘Sign Up for Email Updates' button at the top of this webpage and provide us your information.

Check out the Public Service Announcement sponsored by IDPH and Iowa CareGivers Association.

ISU Football Coach Paul Rhoads Pays Tribute to Direct Care Professionals

Listen to a recently recorded webinar regarding the Direct Care Workforce Initiative and opportunities to participate:

January 6, 2011 Webinar Recording