State Developments
In every region of the country, across a variety of public policy areas, states are leading the way in strengthening the direct care workforce and improving access to long-term care.
Opinion -
April 5, 2025
A Seat at the Table: Direct Care Workforce Advisory Groups
Across the country, policymakers are discussing the direct care workforce challenges affecting every state in the nation. Yet, workers themselves are often missing from conversations about how policy levers can strengthen recruitment and retention.
Featured - New Mexico April 26, 2023
New Mexico Advocates Score a Major Win for Direct Support Professionals
New Mexico's new law improves data collection and wage calculations for direct support professionals.
Featured - April 4, 2023
5 Resources for Direct Care Workforce State Advocates
These five resources from PHI will help state advocates advance their policy ideas on the direct care workforce.
Featured - Maine February 7, 2023
Making the Math Work: Supporting Direct Care Workers in Maine
PHI's Jake McDonald spoke with Jess Maurer from the Maine Council on Aging about our advocacy partnership on the direct care workforce.
Opinion - Wisconsin July 9, 2024
Revolutionizing DCW Training and Job Matching in Wisconsin
Opinion - Maryland July 9, 2024
Maryland’s Home Care Aides Are Winning at the State House
Opinion - California May 9, 2024
State Initiatives Boost Language Access for Diverse Workforce
Opinion - New York February 12, 2024
Hochul’s Budget for NY Ignores Direct Care Workforce Crisis
Opinion - District of Columbia January 30, 2024
A Transformative Proposal for D.C.'s Direct Care Workforce
Opinion - Colorado January 9, 2024
How the American Rescue Plan Transforms Long-Term Care
PHI In The News - Wisconsin December 15, 2023
Wisconsin Is Celebrated for Its Progress
Opinion - California October 10, 2023
California’s IHSS Career Pathways and PHI's Contributions
Opinion - Michigan October 4, 2023
The Value of Statewide DCW Training and Credentialing
PHI In The News - Wisconsin August 17, 2023
Program Aims to Train 10K Direct Care Positions by 2024
PHI In The News - Arizona August 14, 2023
Arizona Needs 190K Direct Care Workers in Next Seven Years
PHI In The News - New York July 31, 2023
As Worker Shortages Loom, Some States Move to Train Paid Caregivers
Opinion - Massachusetts June 26, 2023
Promoting Safety and Well-Being for Home Care Workers
Opinion - Maine May 8, 2023
What It Costs When We Undervalue Direct Care Workers in Maine
PHI In The News - New Hampshire March 22, 2023
