The Maryland Regional Direct Services Collaborative (Collaborative) is a network of organizations and individuals working together to build and sustain a well-trained frontline direct care and services workforce in the Maryland region. The Collaborative prioritizes the principles of diversity and advances knowledge that draws upon current and previous training and development initiatives. The Collaborative seeks to proactively address the critical issues impeding the availability of the needed care and support services for older adults and persons with disabilities through education, training, policy reform, and by providing leadership in the design and implementation of new program initiatives.