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A year after the legislature allocated $16.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds for a loan repayment program for human services workers, the Executive Office of Health and Human Services today released the guidelines for accessing the program.

Renewals and payments must be submitted by December 31, 2022 to maintain active status as a Provider Members.

We at the Providers’ Council would like to wish all of our members a healthy, festive and joyous holiday season!

We hope that you and your families have a happy Thanksgiving and that you stay safe and healthy throughout the holiday season!

Participants will learn methods to foster an environment that allows individuals from all walks of life to have an enjoyable holiday season in the workplace.

The Providers’ Council will host a virtual training on December 13 to help participants understand the breadth and depth of “culture” – personal and organizational – and how it unconsciously has positive and negative impacts on our daily interactions and communication.

Gov. Charlie Baker signed off on a $3.7 billion Economic Development bill today that will include $225 million for human services workers through Chapter 257 supplemental payments.

Attorney General Maura Healey (D) defeated former State Rep. Geoff Diehl (R) in the General Election yesterday to become the first elected female governor in Massachusetts and the first openly lesbian governor in the nation.

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.