Council News

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Emily Skyers featured in WABI5 news
Council Member, Emily Skyers featured in WABI5 news titled Direct support professionals stress importance of cost-of-living adjustments
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Stephanie Hatcher featured in Portland Press Herald
Council Member, Stephanie Hatcher featured in Portland Press Herald article titled “ Direct Care workers fight for restoration of cost-of-living increases in Maine Budget”
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Aubri Slaugh published in Sun Journal
Council Member, Aubri Slaugh published op-ed in Sun Journal titled “Aubri Slaigh : Care for the Caregivers
https://www.sunjournal.com/2025/03/07/aubri-slaugh-care-for-the-caregivers
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Providing education before the HHS Committee
Council Members provided education about the Direct Care and Support Professional Advisory Council before the HHS Committee
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Honored to meet Governor Mills
The Direct Care and Support Professional Advisory Council made a trip to the statehouse to advocate on important workforce related issues. They were honored to meet Governor Mills.
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Council Members advocate at the statehouse
Council Members advocated for important workforce related issues at the statehouse
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Day in the Life, DSP
– featuring Council Member, Success Patience Juwah
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Day in the Life, CNA,
– featuring Council Member, Aubri Slaugh
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Day in the Life, PSS
– featuring Council Member, Rachel Small
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2024 Annual Conference Report
The 2024 annual conference report, “Uplifting the Voices of Maine’s Direct Care and Support Professionals,” is now available. Access the report to review the highlights and outcomes from this year’s gathering.
Click here to download the Direct Care and Support Professional AC Conference.