Iowa HF2712 establishes an early childhood and family services system, including district advisory councils, and modifies child care assistance.

Iowa HF2712 creates an early childhood and family services (ECFS) system under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The ECFS system aims to provide accessible, ongoing, and community-based services for children and families. The bill defines terms such as "early childhood and family services district" and "ECFS district advisory council." HHS is directed to establish an ECFS district advisory council in each district, consisting of ten members appointed by HHS. The councils are tasked with identifying opportunities, addressing challenges, and advising on service provision.

Iowa HF2712 establishes an early childhood and family services system, including district advisory councils, and modifies child care assistance.

Iowa HF2712 creates an early childhood and family services (ECFS) system under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The ECFS system aims to provide accessible, ongoing, and community-based services for children and families. The bill defines terms such as "early childhood and family services district" and "ECFS district advisory council." HHS is directed to establish an ECFS district advisory council in each district, consisting of ten members appointed by HHS. The councils are tasked with identifying opportunities, addressing challenges, and advising on service provision.