The Caring Force, the grassroots advocacy initiative of the Providers' Council, empowers supporters of the human services sector to drive meaningful change. Our mission is to create a stronger Massachusetts—one that protects our most vulnerable neighbors while ensuring human services workers receive the pay, recognition, and respect they deserve.
The Caring Force is honored to announce Mary Gregorio as our TCF July 2025 Workforce Hero Spotlight honoree. Gregorio has worked at Bay Cove Human Services for 50 years – since the very beginning!
Read ArticleWe’re thrilled to announce the first-ever Caring Force T-Shirt Design Contest—just in time for our 50th Annual Convention & Expo: 50 Years Together: Celebrating Today, Shaping Tomorrow!
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Advancing Wage Equity for Human Services Workers
Legislation filed to close the pay gap between human services workers at community nonprofits and state employees doing similar work. If passed, the bill will eliminate the disparity by July 1, 2028, ensuring fair wages and strengthening the workforce critical to serving vulnerable residents in Massachusetts.
Supporting Human Services Professionals Through Loan Repayment
Proposed legislation aims to establish a student loan repayment program for human services workers, addressing workforce challenges by offering financial relief to professionals who dedicate their careers to supporting vulnerable populations in Massachusetts.
Empowering Voter Engagement in Human Services
CareVote, the Providers’ Council’s nonpartisan initiative, encourages civic participation among human services workers and the individuals they support, fostering informed voting to strengthen the sector and advocate for critical issues in Massachusetts.
