Quality Care/Quality Jobs
News about the direct-care workforce |
 PHI Recognizes Second Anniversary of Evelyn Coke's Death
Evelyn Coke, who fought for basic wage protections for home care workers, died two years ago this July 9.
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 California Budget Puts IHSS Program in Jeopardy
California's 2011-12 state budget, signed by Governor Jerry Brown (D) on June 30, contains a provision that could automatically trigger a $100 million cut to the In-Home Supportive Services program at the start of 2012.
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 Minnesota Government Shutdown Closes "Background Check" Office
Minnesota's budget gap forced the state government to shut down on July 1, putting hiring on hold for long-term care employees. Read more... |
 New from PHI's National Clearinghouse
The newest additions to PHI's National Clearinghouse on the Direct Care Workforce address the Jobs to Careers program, consistent assignment, and the potential impact of cutting Medicaid. Read more... |
Deane Beebe, Director of Public Education and Media Relations
dbeebe@phinational.org718.928.2033 PHI works to improve the
lives of people who need home and residential care -- and the lives of the workers
who provide that care. Our goal is to ensure caring, stable relationships
between consumers and workers, so that both may live with dignity, respect, and
independence.
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