Child care providers play a critical role in keeping children safe. They are required to attend this Iowa-specific training to learn how to identify the signs of child abuse and the steps needed to report incidents.
A recorded training for DS 169 Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is available by selecting the link below.
MCART Link
Review the Resources to assist with navigation through creating an account, logging in and accessing the training page. Please follow these step-by-step instructions before directing any additional questions regarding Mandatory Reporter training to the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services at: mandatoryreporter@dhs.state.ia.us
CCR&R Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter Training Guide
Guide for Mandatory Reporters (Comm. 164)
MCART Print Certificate Instructions
Report of Suspected Child Abuse
Iowa Code Section 232.69