Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds held a press conference on Thursday to announce the launch of a new website designed to help parents find childcare openings. The effort comes at a time when Iowa is facing several issues related to childcare, including a shortage of workers and the high costs to parents trying to afford childcare. The governor has tried to address the issues in recent legislative sessions. During a press conference Thursday, Gov. Reynolds announced the Iowa Childcare Connect website, which she said will help parents find available childcare providers near them in real time.
Website Link: iachildcareconnect.org