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IA Navigator 2025 - Health Care Coverage for Iowans Posted by ICCRR in News on 12/12/2025 Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) partnered with IA Navigator to provide information on healthcare coverage options for Iowans. Read More

Directors as Leaders (DAL) and Providers of Excellence (POE) Posted by ICCRR in News on 12/5/2025 Categories: Newsletter We’re launching Directors as Leaders (DAL) and Providers of Excellence (POE) statewide starting January 2026! Read More

December 2025 Iowa HHS Updates - Help Families Find You Posted by ICCRR in News on 12/3/2025 Categories: HHS Notice Each month, you receive an email from me on the first Monday with a link to complete the Monthly Data Collection Form. Read More

Iowa CCR&R Winter 2025 Newsletter Posted by ICCRR in News on 11/28/2025 Categories: Newsletter Embracing the season with understanding and connection Read More

Gratitude for Community Partners - Nov 2025 Updates Posted by ICCRR in News on 11/26/2025 Categories: Newsletter Thank you to the partners, providers, and communities who continue to support Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) initiatives across Iowa. Your collaboration makes a real difference for children and families. Read More

Gov. Reynolds, Iowa HHS announce $5 million for child care and preschool program partnerships Posted by ICCRR in News on 10/15/2025 Categories: HHS Notice Iowa HHS has announced an additional $5 million for the Continuum of Care grants to enhance partnerships between child care providers and preschool programs, ensuring full-day care for 4-year-olds. This funding, beginning in fall 2026/2027, aims to support working parents by addressing accessibility issues in early childhood education. Read More