The Dubuque County Empowerment Board does not meet in July.
Dubuque County Empowerment Board Meeting
Tuesday, September 28, 2010, at 12:00 p.m.
Archdiocese Pastoral Center, Dubuque
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Preschool Scholarships Available
In Dubuque County
Preschool scholarships are available from Dubuque County Empowerment through Child Care Resource & Referral for families in Dubuque County. Scholarships are income based and awarded on a first come, first serve basis for families that meet requirements. However, if a family is income eligible for Head Start, then they are not eligible for this program.
For those that qualify, families must choose a preschool that has committed to implementing the Iowa Quality Preschool Program Standards (IQPPS) or another specific quality criteria. IQPPS is a State of Iowa initiative to increase the quality and standards in educating young children. Many preschools throughout Dubuque County are taking part in IQPPS. Only preschools participating in a quality criteria can accept students on preschool scholarships in collaboration with this program.
To obtain more information, find out if a family is eligible for a scholarship, or learn more about IQPPS, call Tara Roddick, Program Specialist, Child Care Resource & Referral at (563) 557-1628 or toll free at 1-866-296-5331.
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Speaker's Bureau Opportunity
You can invite Empowerment to speak at the next meeting of your group or organization. For more information, call (563) 588-1620.
State Empowerment News
State Empowerment News: Newsletter Available
The latest edition of the Empowerment newsletter for the State Office now is available on-line. In this issue, readers can learn of local and state efforts to establish a system of early care, health, and education for the children of Iowa. To access the newsletter, go to the following link:
www.empowerment.state.ia.us/empowerment_news.asp