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Direct Care Worker Crisis

February 22, 2022 | Courtney | News

For years #Michigan has struggled to recruit and retain highly-trained Direct Support Professionals — the jobs are mentally and physically taxing, and often pay little more than the minimum wage. DSPs and the families they serve deserve better. #More4DSPs

/2022/02/11/adult-foster-system-supporting-some-michigans-most-vulnerable-broken/6529384001/

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