The Providers’ Council submitted testimony at four Chapter 257 hearings today, regarding updated rates for Certain Developmental and Support Services, Certain Elder Care Services, Certain Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders Programs and Family Stabilization Services.
The House and Senate struck an agreement today on a $3.7 billion Economic Development bill that will include $225 million for human services workers through Chapter 257 supplemental payments.
James Harrison will receive an overnight stay at the Marriott Copley Place Hotel in Boston and Larry Elgart will receive a voucher for one free Council training.
Online Education Specialist David Gates will provide a quick overview of GrantStation, which will be a great way for current members to ensure that they are getting the most out of their memberships and prospective GrantStation users to enjoy a tour of the site.
The Providers’ Council recently announced that it will host a new training in November, Career Counseling & Professional Development: Building Better Benefits.
Four leaders of the community-based human services sector were honored at the close of the Providers’ Council’s 47th Annual Convention & Expo: Celebrate Our Strength on Oct. 3, receiving educational scholarships totaling $20,000 from the Council to further their education at local colleges.
Four Peer Provider Awards and 13 Awards of Excellence were distributed at the Council’s Annual Convention and Expo on Monday, celebrating the human services organizations and leaders for their tremendous contributions to the sector over the past year.
Over 800 people with ties to the community-based human services sector attended the event – the largest of its kind in the Northeast – in celebration of the vital work being done by providers across Massachusetts to service and support the most vulnerable populations in the state.
The state auditor recently announced that nearly $3 billion will be returned to Massachusetts taxpayers, due to the obscure tax-cap law known as Chapter 62F that upended negotiations over the state’s economic development bill in early August.
The Caring Force announced on Tuesday — National Voter Registration Day — its Pledge To Vote effort, in which you can be entered into a raffle for Dunkin’ Donuts gift cards.