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State Facts: Opportunities and Challenges Facing Direct-Care Workforce
10/15/2009 | Requests *Summary
A series of PHI issue briefs describes the direct-care workforces in several states. Specifically, the briefs focus on Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Massachusetts, Iowa, Vermont and New York City. Despite growth in this industry, direct-care workers in all states face numerous challenges. In each of the states reviewed by PHI, direct-care jobs do not offer benefits or pay competitive wages. Review the facts and data for each of these states.
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Keywords
state facts; challenges for direct-care work force
Topic
Consumer/Participant Direction
Type/Tool
Reports
Source
PHI
State
Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont
Date Created
10/22/2009
Contact
Carol Rodat PHI New York State Director
crodat@phinational.org
718-402-7226
crodat@phinational.org
718-402-7226
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