Sheri Penney attends National Childcare Summit as expert panelist
IWF’s Employer Engagement Director, Sheri Penney, was a panelist at the first National Childcare Innovation Summit in Washington D.C. on June 27. Penney spoke about Iowa’s success using public/private partnerships to expand childcare – particularly with Wage Enhancement Programs. Listen to part of Sheri’s remarks in the video. View the full Summit. We asked Ms. […]
Hawkeye Community College: Scholarships for Childcare Director Training Certification
IWF extends a special thank you to our 2023 Grant Partner, Hawkeye Community College Foundation, for guest writing this blog and for creating accessible certification for childcare workers so they can earn a fair, livable wage for the crucial work they do. In response to low wages for childcare providers, which impacts the childcare crisis, […]
Johnson County Child Care Coalition (4Cs)
IWF extends a special thank you to our 2023 Grant Partner, Johnson County Child Care Coalition, for guest writing this blog and for working to provide immediate and long-term solutions to help Iowans fight the child care barrier The Johnson County Child Care Coalition (4Cs) recently launched the Johnson County Wage Enhancement Program for the […]
Waverly Child Care & Preschool Expansion
IWF extends a special thank you to our 2023 Grant Partner, Waverly Child Care & Preschool, for guest writing this blog and becoming a part of the solution for Iowa child care needs. Waverly Child Care & Preschool (WCCP) was founded in 1970 and has continued to grow to meet the Waverly and surrounding area’s […]
Community United Child Care Centers: Expanding Access to Child Care in Cedar Falls & Waterloo
IWF extends a special thank you to our 2023 Grant Partner, Community United Child Care Centers, not only for guest writing this blog but also for recognizing an important need in your community and going above and beyond to help meet it. Thank you for helping relieve a barrier for women and girls in your […]
Shooting Star Childcare: Elkhart’s Wish That Came True
IWF extends a special thank you to our 2023 Grant Partner, Shooting Star Childcare, for guest writing this blog. In addition, we thank Shooting Star Childcare for bringing your community’s wish to fruition and for doing your part to help meet the need for child care in your area. Shooting Star Childcare is a state-licensed […]
Sprouts Early Learning Academy Classroom Expansion Project
IWF extends a special thank you to our 2023 Grant Partner, Sprouts Early Learning Academy, not only for guest writing this blog but for seeing an opportunity to better serve more families in your community and taking action to turn your vision into a reality. Child care is an essential need in every community, and […]
Hawkeye Community College Implements Responsive Child Care Solution for Parenting Students
IWF extends a special thank you to our 2023 Grant Partner, Hawkeye Community College, not only for guest writing this blog but for recognizing and taking action to eliminate a barrier for students. Providing a safe child care option for parenting students is a solution that benefits everyone and allows parents to seek education and […]
MICAH House: Addressing the Importance of Child Care in Overcoming Homelessness
IWF extends a special thank you to our 2023 Grant Partner, MICAH House, for writing this guest blog. Not only does MH provide safe, nurturing support services to families and individuals experiencing homelessness, but they are going the extra mile to prioritize quality, accessible child care for guests. Thank you, MH, for addressing multiple barriers […]
SMART Girls Today. Strong Women Tomorrow.
Young women need a solid foundation for building healthy attitudes and lifestyles, now more than ever. The Boys and Girls Club of the Midlands helps solidify that foundation through SMART Girls, an educational program designed to build self-esteem, develop positive relationships with peers and adults, explore societal attitudes and values, and learn about health and […]
