Community News and Resources


April 3, 2009

Legislative Update to the Iowa Empowerment Board Members and the Community Empowerment Contacts & Coordinators
March 27, 2009
we can do better report
From NACCRRA: We CAN Do Better: 2009 Update examined state child care center licensing regulations and the oversight of those regulations. Iowa ranks 46th in oversight and 37th in Standards.  Click here for the Iowa report. (pages 78-79)
New Report from Iowa Policy Project
 
A Smart Investment in Tough Times: Expanding Access to Child Care
Strengthening Iowa Program Promises Returns to Treasury, Economy, Families
Iowa can take steps to expand child care assistance to more working families and assure both quality care and long-lasting returns to the state.  Executive Summary and Press Release.
March 20, 2009
Every Child Matters is pleased to announce the release of their second free video in as many weeks, "Homeland Insecurity: Why New Investments in Children and Youth Must Be a Priority for the Obama Administration and the 111th Congress."