Provides educational conferences for direct care workers, public forums specific to long term care workforce issues, a newsletter tailored to direct care workers, issue advocacy on quality direct care jobs and quality care and research.

The Iowa CareGivers (IC) is a non-profit, independent, professional association for Certified Nurse Aides, Home Care Aides, and other direct care workers. IC partners with workers, providers, consumers, consumer advocates, policy makers, labor, educators and others committed to enhancing the quality and availability of care in Iowa. Mission: To enhance the care and support of Iowans by providing education, research, recognition, and advocacy for those who provide direct care.