Her Story: Jean Jew book helps support IWF
IWF Founder Jean Jew, M.D.’s personal story of sexual and racial harassment is the subject of the book, They Don’t Want Her There: Fighting Sexual and Racial Harassment in the American University. This written account by Jean’s lawyer, Carolyn Chalmers, is the story of the decade long details of the justice process Jean and Carolyn
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
Iowa City Sober Living: Breaking the Barrier of Substance Use Disorder for Women In Eastern Iowa
IWF extends a special thank you to our 2023 Grant Partner, Iowa City Sober Living House, for working to provide crucial services that will help diminish barriers and better serve women who are struggling with substance use disorders. Iowa City Sober Living (ICSL) is a nonprofit start-up and “recovery residence” that provides a sober, safe,
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
Legislation Work News Coverage
Rallying for Legislative Support on Child Care in 2023 Community outreach has been crucial for the Iowa Women’s Foundation in the past few years. Not only has it helped the Foundation identify the six primary barriers to success, but it has been an invaluable tool for collecting data and hearing from families regarding the child
Expanding LSI’s Child Care Business Development Program in Sioux City
IWF extends a special thank you to our 2023 Grant Partner, Lutheran Services in Iowa, for writing this guest blog. LSI is driven by its mission to strengthen families in Iowa through a variety of programming, including Child Care Business Development. Not only does this program benefit refugee families who are in need of child
Catherine McAuley Center: Empowering Refugee Families with In-Home Child Care
IWF extends a special thank you to our 2023 Grant Partner, Catherine McAuley Center, for writing this guest blog. CMC works with individuals to facilitate stability through resources like education, skill-building, and supportive connection. Thank you, CMC, for helping uplift the many women and families who call Cedar Rapids their home. We are proud to
To The Rescue—Increasing Access to Child Care in Cedar Rapids
IWF extends a special thank you to our 2023 Grant Partner, To The Rescue, for writing this guest blog. To The Rescue exists, at its core, to serve the community. We can’t think of a better way to advance this mission than to address the child care crisis head on. Thank you, To The Rescue,
Williamsburg’s Creative Child Care Expansion
IWF extends a special thank you to our 2023 Grant Partner, W4C’s/Williamsburg Community Child Care Center, for writing this guest blog. Williamsburg Community Child Care Center works directly to increase child care slots in its community with unique and resourceful problem-solving methods. IWF is grateful to see programs like these working to overcome the child
