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In just about a month, hundreds of Caring Force members will come together to share their stories and advocate for the creation of a student loan repayment program and fair pay between state employees and community-based human service workers doing similar jobs.
We sent you a survey earlier this month asking you to share a little bit about how student loan debt is affecting you. The responses we’ve received so far have been very helpful!
The Providers’ Council and The Caring Force know that student loan debt is a big issue for workers in the human services sector, but we’re trying to gauge just HOW big. We often hear our members say that despite how much they love their job, they often need a second or even third job to help make monthly student loan payments – or worse, are considering leaving the sector.
Beginning in 2018, the Caring Force will send out quarterly policy updates providing members with the most current information on the state budget and Providers’ Council legislative agenda.