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Bratesman, S. (2000). Direct Care Workforce Challenges: Improving the Recruitment and Retention of Workers Who Provide Direct Support to Persons with Disabilities. Edward S. Muskie School of Public Service, University of Southern Maine.

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This report examines issues related to recruitment and retention of direct care workers, and describes efforts in Maine (and other states) to improve workforce stability. The report describes direct care workforce shortages and offers some strategies on how to address the problem.

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