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Iowa Women’s Foundation Opens 2025 Core Grant Applications
Coralville, IA — The Iowa Women’s Foundation (IWF) has officially opened the application process for its 2025 Core Grants. Grant recipients receive up to $50,000 for programs focusing specifically on addressing one of the six identified barriers to self-sufficiency for women and girls in the state: Childcare Housing Transportation Employment Mentorship Education/Training Last year alone,
Childcare Impact Report
Conducted in partnership with Common Sense Institue FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 19, 2024 Report shows 275 new childcare slots created in 7 communities participating in state pilot program DES MOINES — A state pilot program successfully increased the number of children who could enroll in childcare services in communities participating in the program, which improved wages
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.
IWF Founders Honored by Governor
Pictured left to right: Lt. Governor Adam Gregg, IWF Board Chair Anne Rierson, Ellen Heywood, Judy Leavitt, Monique DiCarlo, Phyllis Chang, Jean Jew, Governor Kim Reynolds. ANKENY, IOWA – Several IWF founders received a Governor’s Volunteer Award from Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg during a special recognition ceremony held Tuesday, June 25th.
IWF President & CEO Talks Childcare in Iowa
As Iowa legislation considers the latest childcare-related bill (HF 2056), IWF President & CEO Deann Cook was invited to sit down with WHO-13 Des Moines’ Jannay Towne to share more about the childcare crisis in Iowa and beyond. The bill aims to relieve the childcare workforce shortage by allowing childcare staff as young as 16
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
