WI: Wisconsin Family/Unpaid Caregiver Crisis
The Problem As the shortage of paid caregivers grows, families are increasingly forced to fill the gap. Many family members are reducing work hours, leaving jobs, or taking on full-time…
CO: Foundational Success Planning Project
The Problem In Colorado, 71% of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) live with family caregivers. Many of these caregivers are aging—21% are over age 60 and 35% are…
MS: No More Waiting
The Problem North Mississippi has limited availability of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services, leaving many children with autism on long waitlists during the most critical years for early intervention. While…
KS: Project Title: Kansas CARES (Career Advancement Resources, Education, and Supports) Act
The Problem Kansas faces a severe shortage of Direct Support Workers (DSWs), threatening access to community services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. DSW wages average only $14 per…
ME: Project Title: Supporting Medically Complex Children and Their Caregivers
The Problem Families of children with complex medical needs often cannot access enough—if any—Private Duty Nurses. Without adequate nursing support, many parents must provide intensive medical care themselves. However, families…