The Maryland Regional Direct Services Collaborative (Collaborative) is a coalition of individuals and entities that have a vested interest in improving job quality for direct care and services workers (DSWs) in the Maryland region.
As such, the Collaborative connects diverse stakeholders and perspectives to develop solutions that facilitate and advance the recruitment, retention, and career path development of the direct care and services workforce. This includes serving as a resource and subject matter expert on the direct care and services workforce in Maryland; partnering with organizations on relevant initiatives; and hosting events, webinars and workshops that seek to implement and scale solutions that improve job quality for DSWs.
We seek to address the many challenges faced by DSWs, as well as their employers, through our coalition of experts and thought leaders in long-term services and supports (LTSS) workforce issues.
Read our latest report on direct care and services workers in Baltimore City HERE.