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State Chart Book on Wages for Personal & Home Care Aides

A new publication from PHI looks at the decline in inflation-adjusted wages for personal and home care aids.

DSW Symposium Follow-Up Call

All attendees of the Symposium are invited to participate in a follow-up call on August 4 to discuss themes that emerged from the Symposium and ideas for next steps.

National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week

The U.S. Senate recently adopted the ANCOR-drafted resolution designating the week beginning September 8th as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week.

Stakeholder Recommendations to Improve Recruitment, Retention, and the Perceived Status of Paraprofessional Direct Service Workers in Texas

June 2008 report from the Texas Direct Service Workforce Initiative includes recommendations to improve recruitment, retention, and the perceived status of DSW in Texas.


"I'm a consumer looking for a direct service worker. Where should I start?"

This website is not meant to provide assistance in finding direct service workers, but if you need someone to provide direct support or personal assistance at home or in the community for yourself or for someone else with long term support needs, the following resources may be helpful.

Information, Assistance and Resources

Eldercare Locator

1-800-677-1116

State Worker Registries

If you suspect that someone you know is being abused, exploited, or neglected, report it immediately. In an emergency, call 911.

State Elder Abuse Hotlines

State Long-Term Care Ombudsmen

National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), 1-800-787-3224 (TTY)

State Medicaid Fraud Control Units

For more information: National Center on Elder Abuse