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 - 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
PHI In The News - New Hampshire March 22, 2023
Are Medicaid Rates Making It Harder to Age at Home?
Opinion - Minnesota March 7, 2023
