Statewide Advocacy

Impacting Iowa through Advocacy

When families are healthy and well, children can learn and grow, caregivers can fully contribute, and Iowa’s economy and communities can prosper. Policies shape the conditions that promote families’ health and well-being. Our leaders can ensure all Iowans have access to essential needs and supportive connections to foster a thriving state.

Iowa ACEs Policy Coalition

Legislative Advocacy

The Iowa ACEs Policy Coalition, connects more than 40 organizations statewide, advocates for policies that promote positive community conditions, reduce family stress and trauma, and create a thriving Iowa for all.

If you’re interested in learning more about collaborative efforts, fill out this form!

2026 Priority Focus

Strong Families, Strong Iowa

A strong Iowa begins with strong families. When children are healthy, supported, and nurtured from the start, they grow into thriving adults who contribute to our communities, workforce, and economy. Families succeed when they can access the building blocks of well-being—foundational health care, economic stability, and strong family support.

Smart Budget Choices for

Iowa’s Future

Prioritizing health, economic stability, and family support isn’t just good policy—it’s a smart investment. Policies like Medicaid, SNAP, child care subsidies, and mental health screening and treatment keep parents working, sustain rural communities, and promote long term educational and economic success for Iowa’s future generations.

Key Priorities

Foundations for Health

Pathways to Economic Stability

Networks of Family Support

Deep Dives

Case for Policies

Dive deeper into each of our policy asks and gather talking points you can use in conversations with leaders.