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 - Maine
May 8, 2023
What It Costs When We Undervalue Direct Care Workers in Maine
A new report highlights the economic, social, and health care system impacts of inadequate support for Maine’s direct care workers.
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 - 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
PHI In The News - New Hampshire March 22, 2023
Are Medicaid Rates Making It Harder to Age at Home?
Opinion - Minnesota March 7, 2023
Centering DEI in Direct Care Workforce Development
Opinion - New York March 2, 2023
PHI Calls on NY to Increase Investment in Direct Care Workers
Press Release - Alabama January 11, 2023
New Index Ranks States on Direct Care Workforce Policy Supports
News - Michigan November 29, 2022
How Michigan Permanently Increased Wages for Direct Care Workers
PHI In The News - Arizona October 31, 2022
Why the Growing Cost of Aging Should Be Political Issues
PHI In The News - California October 14, 2022
$16.2 Million Grant to Strengthen State’s Caregiving Workforce
News - New York October 5, 2022
PHI’s New Hybrid Home Care Training Responds to the Moment
PHI In The News - New Jersey June 6, 2022
