EPI is honored to be a six-time recipient of the Courier's Employers of Choice award - latest award received in 2022! EPI was created in 1957 by group of parents who wanted a better future for their children with disabilities. Today’s EPI is a private, non-profit organization which fosters the active community participation of people with disabilities through residential and transportation services, day activity centers, community living, employment services and much more. We believe involvement in the community is important for those we serve. The individuals we serve live and work in the community, shop at local stores, attend public events, volunteer - and just plain enjoy what the community has to offer. Additionally, EPI works to expand child care options and to improve the quality of child care available for all families in Northeast Iowa through it's Child Care Resources and Referral of Northeast Iowa program. EPI serves over 5,500 children, adults, and families in Northeast Iowa a year and employs more than 400 dedicated individuals.

Tanager is a private non-profit organization that provides focused programs and services supporting the well-being and resilience of children, young adults and families. Three primary focus areas in programming include prevention, treatment and outreach. The organization was founded in 1879 and has remained true to the founder's mission to help youth in need.

TRI-COUNTY CHILD & FAMILY DEV COUNCIL, INC is an individual & family services company based out of PO BOX 1050, Waterloo, Iowa, United States.

MISSION: The Arc of East Central Iowa empowers individuals with disabilities and their families to engage in lifelong opportunities to live, learn, work, play, and advocate with full dignity and inclusion in their communities. VISION: The Arc of East Central Iowa is a proactive advocate committed to the empowerment, independence and dignity of all individuals with intellectual and related developmental disabilities and their families. PURPOSE: The Arc of East Central Iowa was created to promote the general welfare of all citizens who have intellectual and related developmental disabilities. With the mission state as a guide, The Arc works with the state and national offices to provide a unified approach to provide supports and services, raise awareness, promote prevention and to affect public policy in a way that reflects the need of people with disabilities. CORE VALUES: - We believe there is strength in diversity - We believe that each individual and family is unique and has value - We believe that individuals and families are best served in an inclusive community - We believe that individuals with disabilities deserve quality educational, vocational, social and living opportunities - We believe that individual must be treated with dignity - We believe that each individual/family has a right to make its own decisions.