Our Care Can’t Wait

Working towards a sustainable direct care workforce in Idaho

Representative Nelson from Idaho District 26 speaking with provider Bill Benkula from Twin Falls. In the background a group of advocates sitting around table speaking to Idaho Representative Gannon from District 17.

CHDH staff standing in front of a timeline display of news articles on home and community based services

Fact Sheets

Our Care Can’t Wait

Our Care Can’t Wait (Español)

Who are Home and Community-Based Service (HCBS) Direct Care Workers?

¿Quiénes son los trabajadores de atención directa de lost Servicios Basados en la Casa y en la Comunidad (HCBS)?

OPE Recommendations

Recomendaciones de la OPE

Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services

Reports

Sustainability of Idaho’s Direct Care Workforce

Idaho Direct Support Worker Survey Summary

bfair2directcare Final Report

Advocacy Toolkit

Our Care Can’t Wait Advocacy Toolkit

Letter Writing Campaign

Develop your Message / Example Letter/Emails

Video on Home and Community-Based Services

This work is supported by a grant from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201 with 100% federal funding award totaling $526,312 (Federal Fiscal Year 2025 Grant No.: 2501IDSCDD). Council efforts are those of the grantee and do not necessarily represent the official views of nor are endorsed by ACL, HHS, or the U.S. government.