ADVOCACY
Advocacy: the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal
The Kenosha County Workforce Alliance (Alliance) provides advocacy for the cause of supporting, recognizing, and retaining the direct care workforce. We are employers and advocates.
The Alliance advocates for the direct care workforce in different ways. Our Public Policy Committee follows both state and national legislative processes and policies that directly affect our direct care workforce. We are members of Wisconsin Long Term Care Workforce Alliance, and Wisconsin Family and Caregiver Support Alliance. One of our resources is Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute as well as others to help keep us abreast of national policies.
There are many ways you can help advocate for Wisconsin’s Long Term Care Workforce. One way is to just say Thank You. It only takes a moment.
Who are my legislators?
This link will take you the Wisconsin Legislature home page and you can follow links to find your legislator. Legislative Hot Line 1-800-362-9472
WORKFORCE INFORMATION
Advocacy Resources
As part of our advocacy for direct care workforce careers, the Alliance provides as much information as possible. Our goal is to help the public understand the workforce crisis as well as realizing the importance and value of these careers.
You will find articles, reports, and studies below to learn more about the direct care workforce and their clients and consumers. (LaVerne & Amy - Are there more recent resources available?)
National Alliance for Caregiving 2018 Fact Sheet
Taking a Closer Look: Myths about the Medicaid Program and the People it Helps
U.S. Home Care Workers: Key Facts (2018)
Special Report: Wisconsin addressing workforce crisis for long-term care facilities
The Long Term Care Workforce Crisis: A 2018 Report
60 CAREGIVER ISSUES. ONE IDEA AT A TIME.
Wisconsin’s Journey with Dementia: Crafting New Priorities in 2018
TAKE TIME TO SAY “THANK YOU”
It only takes a minute...
It only takes a minute to say thank you, to tell someone you appreciate the key role they play in caring for the people that mean the most to you.
The Alliance recognizes the indispensable role frontline workers play in the lives of our elderly and disabled populations. They make a huge difference in the lives of the people they care for.
Print our free Thank You card for that special caregiver in your life.
