Summit Topics
- Unveiling of the Iowa Childcare Impact Report
- Childcare Solutions Funds in Action Across Iowa
- State of the Childcare Sector in Iowa
- Iowa Legislative Panel
- Business Solutions Panel
- Keynote Address by Susan Gale Perry, CEO of Child Care Aware ® of America
Breakout Sessions:
- Getting Started – Creating a Childcare Plan for your Community
- Advocacy for Increasing Access to Childcare
- Starting a Solutions Fund in Your Community
Early bird pricing ($99) is available for the Summit through November 1. After that, the cost of registration increases to $125. Attendees must register by November 8, 2024.
Meet Our Keynote Speaker
Susan Gale Perry
As CEO of Child Care Aware® of America (CCAoA), Susan Gale Perry is a nationally recognized leader in early childhood and human services. She is skilled at creating vision and strategy alongside her partners; building strong and connected teams; advancing diversity, equity and inclusion; increasing stakeholder collaboration; securing greater public and policymaker support; and raising funds to improve outcomes for children and families.
She has held leadership roles in both public and nonprofit early childhood sectors, including Chief Deputy Secretary of Opportunity and Well-being for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS). Here she oversaw 15 divisions and led the creation of a Governor-directed Early Childhood Action Plan, galvanizing support for measurable progress in early childhood health, learning and well-being. Susan also managed multiple aspects of the state’s COVID-19 response at that time, including developing strategy and building capacity to successfully support the state’s childcare infrastructure and workforce.
Susan’s greatest passion is uplifting the voices, inspirations, power and accomplishments of the diverse and remarkable professionals working across public and private early childhood settings to help every child grow healthy, resilient and independent in safe and nurturing families, child care programs and schools, and communities.
Keynote Sponsored by Alliant Energy
Vendors & Sponsors
Becoming a Vendor
There are two registration options for business and non-profit vendors. Registration deadline is November 1. All vendors will receive the following:
- 8-foot cloth and skirted table with two chairs
- Power and extension cord
- 2 complimentary tickets to the event
Sponsorship Opportunities
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for this important event, contact Tisha at tisha@iawf.org for more details.
Hotel Reservation Information
Group Code: IAWOMEN1224
Password: 863013540
Why Childcare Matters
Did you know there is a shortfall of roughly 49,465 childcare spaces in Iowa at any given time?
When parents can’t find childcare, they can’t work. This impacts your local businesses, economy, and community.
Along the same lines, we can’t have childcare spaces without childcare workers. But our childcare workforce is suffering, and without affordable wages, many are forced to leave the industry.
You can help make a difference, whether you rely on childcare or not!
Attend the 2024 Iowa Solutions Summit to hear from the experts who have childcare solutions in their communities and how finding solutions benefit all Iowans. Childcare is critical to every community’s economic stability. The Solutions Summit will assist you in creating a plan for your childcare needs.
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