Direct Care and Support Professional Advisory Council

01/12/2026

Your voice matters-and right now, it's needed more than ever.

Please attend LD 1932's public hearing and share your story! We are calling on Direct Care and Support Professionals across the state to share their personal stories in support of LD 1932 "An Act to Support Essential Workers and Enhance Workforce Development" sponsored by Speaker of the House Ryan Fecteau.

This legislation is an important step toward increasing wages and strengthening our workforce. You provide essential care and support every day; Lawmakers need to hear directly from the workers about the realities of your work, the challenges you face, and why fair wages matter.

Public Hearing Details
Date: January 20, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Health and Human Services Committee, Room 209, Cross State Office
Building, 111 Sewall Street, Augusta

If you are interested in speaking (testifying), submitting testimony, or learning more
about how to participate, please reach out to:

Brenda Gallant - [email protected]
Nicole Marchesi- [email protected]

09/12/2025

https://www.wmtw.com/article/caregivers-advocate-support-elder-care-workforce/66028612

Advocates say it's important to support workers who are caring for Maine's older population.

09/10/2025

Thank you to Speaker Ryan Fecteau for your continued support and advocacy on behalf of Direct Care and Support Professionals. The Council was honored to have you there!

The Council hosted their second annual conference at the Augusta Civic Center yesterday highlighting the importance of higher wages for Direct Care and Support Professionals across the state!

Thank you to all who attended and made the day a great success.

08/11/2025

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR OUR SECOND ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Policy in Action: Driving Change for Direct Care and Support Professionals

Tuesday, September 9th , 2025

Augusta Civic Center

9am -3pm

Keynote Speaker:

The Honorable Speaker of the House, Ryan Fecteau

Learn more about the bill he is sponsoring to increase direct care wages

Come and join other direct care and support professionals and policymakers to learn about how we can work together to advocate for better wages.
• Learn about legislation sponsored by Speaker of the House, Ryan Fecteau that if passed in 2026, would raise wages for direct care and support professionals
• Learn about training updates from the Department of Health and Human Services
• Hear about state and federal initiatives to support the workforce
Throughout the day there will be drawings for gift certificates
Hannaford
Charlie’s Motor Mall
Olive Garden
Gas Cards
We hope to see you there!!


Please register using the link below:

https://forms.gle/qzc7qBRiFA2u6vbM7