Reports & Research

Following the success of our recent collaborations with the University of Massachusetts — Who Will Care? The Workforce Crisis in Human Services in 2017 and The Fact of the Human Services Sector: Our

A new report from the Providers’ Council, the state’s largest association of community-based human services providers, shows that job growth in the human services industry in Massachusetts is outpacing overall

An economic storm threatens the care of state residents who rely on services.

While the social benefits of the sector that provides critical care to one in ten Massachusetts residents are well known, the sector’s significant economic impact on the Commonwealth had not been quantified until this report.

Social innovation offers the promise of addressing social problems more effectively and more efficiently. For some agencies, it also creates possibilities for increased financial stabilities associated with diversified revenue streams.

The objectives of this report are to provide a concise overview of the major growth areas for human service provision and procurement at
the state level and a review of ground-breaking strategies and significant trends elsewhere in the country to address the emerging issues in this area.

Massachusetts’ social and economic strength is supported by strong families and communities, a prepared workforce, and an innovative spirit that addresses our economic and social needs.

This report, done by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, will provide interested parties with fact-based, objective information to support continued public dialogue regarding the stability of the contracted provider system.