ICSW 2016-2019 Strategic Goals and Policy Priorities
- Enhance the statewide coordinated effort to advocate for the needs of women and girls
- Support and challenge women to reach their full potential and enhance Iowa’s future
- Ensure that women have greater opportunity for economic stability and career growth
- Increase childcare and family support at home and in the workplace
- Increase STEM opportunities for women
- Ensure pay equity/comparable worth
- Increase the number of women owned businesses
- Ensure that women experience increased safety and well-being
- Provide protective services for victims of assault and abuse
- Improve mental health care and make it accessible
- Improve access to health care and wellness care
- Ensure that women have greater opportunity for economic stability and career growth
- Ensure that staff and commissioners have access to adequate resources to meet goals