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Our Mission

The Caring Force is the grassroots advocacy initiative of the Providers' Council. The Caring Force seeks to empower those who care about the human services sector to advance an agenda that creates an environment in Massachusetts that protects our most vulnerable neighbors and creates a stronger economy with the pay, recognition, and respect our workers deserve.

November 2024 Workforce Hero: Sue Wegrzyn

The Caring Force is honored to announce Suzanne (Sue) Wegrzyn as our TCF November 2024 Workforce Hero Spotlight honoree!

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We’d Still Love to Hear From You!

We  are still accepting responses for The Caring Force 2024 Survey! Your insights are crucial in shaping our upcoming events, advocacy priorities, and resource offerings.

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Jobs with Heart

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2025 Legislative Priorities

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.

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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.

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