Shared Visions Parent Support Program provides educational support services to parents of at-risk children ages birth through five years, with priority to applicants who serve parents of at-risk children from birth to age three.

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Iowa Code 279.51 and the rules in Iowa Administrative Code 281-64 govern the Parent Support Programs. In addition, Shared Visions Parent Support Programs are required to report to the department annually. A summary of state data is included in the Child Development Coordinating Council Annual Report to the Governor.

FY23 Child Development Coordinating Council Annual Report - Describes the future recommendations of the Council and also offers the status of the parent support and preschool programs serving children and families at risk.

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Advisory Group

As required by Iowa Code 256A, the Child Development Coordinating Council (CDCC) was established to advise the Department of Education regarding the administration and implementation of two state-funded at-risk programs for children ages birth to five: the Shared Visions Parent Support Program and the Shared Visions Preschool Program. Funding appropriated per Iowa Code 279.51 must be used by the CDCC to award grants for programs that provide services to families and children meeting identified risk factors. The CDCC conducts meetings at a minimum of four times annually. Council meetings are open to the public. Visit the CDCC web page for a membership list, meeting dates, agendas, and minutes.

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Grant Awards and Application

FY24 Shared Visions Parent Support Program Grant Awards - This is a list of awarded applicants and the corresponding grant awards for FY24 Shared Visions Parent Support Programs.

Grants are awarded with a renewal option for up to five years provided grantees meet program requirements. All funding is contingent upon annual appropriations. The funding period for Year 1- FY21 was July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021. The remaining renewal years are the following:

  • Year 4 - FY24: July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
  • Year 5 - FY25: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
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Guidance Documents

AEAContact PersonEmail
Central Rivers AEALindsey Humpallhumpal@centralriversaea.org
Grant Wood AEAColleen Fangmancfangman@gwaea.org
Great Prairie AEAJune Morganjune.morgan@gpaea.org
Green Hills AEAAmi Leathaleath@ghaea.org
Heartland AEAAmy Hankenahanken@heartlandaea.org
Keystone AEAAngie Squiresasquires@aea1.k12.ia.us
Mississippi Bend AEAJennifer Jansenjjansen@mbaea.org
Northwest AEAShelley Conoversconover@nwaea.org
Prairie Lakes AEAMarcie Lentschmlentsch@plaea.org
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American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) - An organization of 67,000 pediatricians committed to the optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being of all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. The AAP Parenting website offers resources for children from birth to grade school and more.

Early Childhood Iowa (ECI) - Uses local, informed decision making to improve the quality of life for every Iowa child and their families. ECI works through state leadership boards, state advisory, and local structures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of early care, education, health, and human services provided to families with children ages birth to five.

Iowa Association for the Education of Young Children (Iowa AEYC) - Promotes high-quality learning for all children birth through age 8 by connecting practice, policy, and research. Iowa AEYC advances a diverse, dynamic early childhood profession and supports all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services' website has details regarding Iowa's Maternal, Infant, Early Childhood Home Visitation (MIECHV) grant, as well as a link to the state-funded HOPES Programs website and other information.

Iowa Family Support Network - Offers information and referral for Early ACCESS, Iowa's system of early intervention services for infants and toddlers with or at risk for developmental delays. Additionally, the Network offers information on family support services and group-based parenting programs. More information is available by phone at 1-888-IAKIDS1 or at iafamilysupportnetwork@everystep.org.

Iowa Family Support Credential - An Iowa created a credentialing process/program. Accreditation is an important step in proving a commitment to high quality and best practice within family support programs. Participating programs can receive support from the Iowa Family Support Technical Assistance Network throughout the credentialing process.

Iowa Family Support Standards - Revised August 2022

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) - Leads and consolidates the efforts of individuals and groups working to achieve healthy development and constructive education for all young children from birth to age eight.

ZERO TO THREE - Promotes the healthy development of our nation's infants and toddlers by supporting and strengthening families, communities, and those who work on their behalf.

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