Iowa CareGivers

Award / $75,000

Priority / Healthcare Workforce Development

Location / West Des Moines, IA  Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Chickasaw, Fayette, Floyd, Grundy, Tama, Mahaska, Keokuk, Lucas, Monroe, Wapello, Wayne, Appanoose, Jefferson, Van Buren, and Davis Counties of Focus

Brief Proposal Summary: Iowa CareGivers(IC), as part of its new 3-year strategic plan framework, will pilot a more structured and branded self-care program for Direct Care Workers (DCWs), and collaborate with partners to include Community Health Workers, and Public Health Workers to reduce burnout.