Child Development Coordinating Council

Created under Iowa Code 256A, the Child Development Coordinating Council (CDCC) advises the Department on Shared Visions Parent Support and Preschool Programs. Iowa Code 279.51 directs the council to use appropriated funds to award grants to programs serving families and children with identified risk factors. The CDCC meets at least four times annually, and meetings are open to the public.

Child Development Coordinating Council Members

The CDCC advocates for comprehensive child development and family support programs for children and families meeting identified risk factors as defined in Iowa Administrative Code 281-64. The CDCC ensures the development, delivery, and promotion of quality, family-centered, comprehensive early childhood services through the following:

All preschool programs meeting Head Start Performance Standards, National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Early Learning Standards and Accreditation with renewal of the Accreditation+ tier of recognition, or Iowa Quality Preschool Program Standards (IQPPS)
The establishment of parent support programs to enhance the skills of parents in providing for the learning and development of their children
Cost-effective child development services for children ages 3 and 4 meeting identified risk factors
Comprehensive services such as child care, transportation, family support and education, developmental screen, and referral to health professionals
Equity of access to these services for all Iowa's children and their families