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Direct Service Workers

What is the problem?

Direct service workers perform essential work but are leaving the field because of low wages and poor benefits.

How can it be fixed?

• Invest $39 million to raise the Community Integration Program daily rates so agencies can raise salaries and improve benefits.
• Reform small business health insurance so agencies can provide health insurance benefits.

Resources

• DAWN Direct Service Workforce Shortage
• WCDD Workforce Grants
• Workforce in the WCDD State Plan
• DAWN Workforce Grants