I2D2 Releases Home Visiting Data Brief
I2D2 has released a new data brief on the impact of birth risks on home visiting enrollment and program outcomes. Find the brief here. ...
27 October, 2021
News and Resources
I2D2 Releases Child Care Brief
I2D2 has released a new data brief on Themes in Iowa's Child Care Conversation. This brief details challenges faced by early childhood care facilities regarding staffing and facilities. See the full brief here....
27 October, 2021
I2D2 Director Rouse publishes article showcasing IDS to study the impacts of COVID-19
I2D2 Director Rouse and national colleagues from across the AISP network recently published a paper showcasing how IDS can be a critical resource for studying the impacts of COVID-19 on young children. This paper provides a developmental model and use cases for IDS to study...
27 October, 2021
I2D2 releases program evaluation of Phones for Families
In collaboration with the Iowa Department of Public Health, I2D2 released a program evaluation of the Phones 4 Families program. Families who are already more vulnerable due to low-income or family risk status, such as those served by Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting...
01 July, 2021
I2D2 releases home visiting report
In collaboration with the Iowa Department of Public Health, I2D2 released a report on birth risks and timing of enrollment in home visiting programs. This report utilized integrated data from birth records and home visiting records to analyze how birth risks impact timing and duration...
01 July, 2021
I2D2 presents on centering racial equity in big data
I2D2 team members presented at the Midwest Big Data School on centering racial equity in integrated data. Visit the new I2D2 YouTube channel to view the presentation. I2D2 Director Heather Rouse and Assistant Director of Data and Analytics Todd Abraham discussed the governance and infrastructure of...
24 June, 2021
I2D2 team member appointed to Professional and Scientific Council
Jeff Jackson, Assistant Director of Outreach and Strategic Planning for I2D2, has been appointed to the Professional and Scientific Council (P&S) for Iowa State University serving the 2021-2022 term. He will be a member of the Professional Development Committee and a Representative of the College...
23 June, 2021
I2D2 data in action to address child care shortage
I2D2 work completed in 2020 is being used to translate data into action by the Child Care Taskforce recently launched by the Governor. This Task Force will be making recommendations to address the child care shortage for Iowa’s youngest children and barriers for the workforce....
27 May, 2021
I2D2 Director promoted to Associate Professor
I2D2 Director Heather Rouse has officially been promoted to Associate Professor with tenure at Iowa State University. Congratulations, Heather, on this well-deserved accomplishment!...
19 April, 2021
I2D2 team was recently featured at the 2021 Annual Conference
Research from the I2D2 team was recently featured at the 2021 Annual Conference for the Society of Research on Development. Graduate students led two posters co-authored with the I2D2 team and state partners that were designated as Strategic Posters exemplifying policy research related to children's development. https://www.srcd.org/event/srcd-2021-biennial-meeting View the posters here, available until June...
19 April, 2021