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Iowa Program for

Infant & Toddler Caregivers

	*IA PITC*
"Taking steps toward .....		...raising the quality of care for Iowa’s infants and toddlers."

Iowa has a critical shortage of quality infant and toddler care. Iowa ranks second in the country in the number of working parents with young children (79%). Approximately 59% of these children (0- 5) are assumed to be cared for in unregulated homes, the care of a relative, or in self care.
- The Governor's Child Care and Early Education Task Force Report - Iowa's 2000 Child Care Resource & Referral Annual Report

Philosophy of the Program for Infant & Toddler Caregivers (PITC): Quality infant and toddler care depends on special relationships between young children and trained caregivers who are in tune with each child's needs. Infants are naturally curious, they come into the world with an urge to learn. The PITC training helps caregivers design environments which are healthy and safe, and yet offer developmental challenges. PITC was developed collaboratively by WestEd and the California Department of Education
	Purpose of the IOWA PITC project: improve the quality and availability of infant and toddler care in Iowa offer training as well as support for those providing infant and toddler care increase caregiver qualifications
The Iowa PITC Training Network will offer: opportunities for caregivers to learn about the unique needs of infants and toddlers practical tips and examples of appropriate practices for caregivers connections with other early childhood professionals and services
Who to contact for information about the trainings or their locations. Specific Information about the training modules. View Annual Report. 2003 (pdf 432K) Funding: This is a joint state project between Iowa Deptment of Human Services and Department of Education Region VII Administration for Children & Families through the Iowa Head Start Collaboration project.