The Caring Force Blog

Yesterday, Tuesday, May 13, our student loan repayment bill was heard before the Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities at the State House. Two members of The

The Caring Force State House Rally was bookended by two impactful events that underscored the strength and solidarity of the human services sector: the Providers of Central Massachusetts’ 34th Annual Legislative Breakfast on May 2 at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, and the MetroWest Human Services Advocacy Coalition’s 21st Annual Legislative Breakfast on May 9 at the Memorial Building in downtown Framingham.

We are so grateful to the nearly 600 Caring Force members who attended the 13th Annual Caring Force Rally and Lobby Day last week to advocate for a livable wage and sustainable student loan repayment program. We filled the building with a sea of gold, shining as brightly as the State House dome! 

Check out our photos from The 13th Annual Caring Force State House Rally on May 8, 2025!

Get ready to rally! The big day is one week away—and we want to make sure you’re fully prepped to make your voice heard! 

The Caring Force is honored to announce Erika Musselman as our Caring Force April 2025 Workforce Hero Spotlight honoree. Erika is a licensed family support specialist at 18 Degrees. 

We’re so excited to see you next week, Thursday, May 8 in the Great Hall (on the 2nd Floor, towards the middle of the State House), for our 13th Annual Caring Force Rally! 

Get Ready: The 13th Annual Caring Force Rally is coming up quick! We’re calling for fair funding for human services, investment in the workforce, and real action to support those who care for our most vulnerable residents and advocate for our legislative agenda.