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Aligning State Systems to Strengthen the Direct Care Workforce: Cross-System Strategies to Expand HCBS Capacity

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States face growing demand for HCBS alongside persistent workforce shortages. Sustainable solutions require cross-agency coordination, shared data, and aligned investments instead of siloed efforts.

Join us for a webinar series designed to help state teams align Medicaid, workforce, and education systems to strengthen the direct care workforce. Over 3 interactive sessions (90 minutes each) you'll:

  • Hear from state leaders and national experts driving real-world solutions
  • Apply practical tools and frameworks to advance cross-systems collaboration
  • Develop strategies to improve recruitment, retention, and career pathways
  • Identify opportunities to align funding and leverage resources across systems

Dates:
June 16, 2026 | Getting Started: Building Cross-Agency Commitment
July 23, 2026 | Strengthening Partnerships Across Systems
August 18, 2026 | Building Career Pathways and Apprenticeships
Time: 3-4:30 p.m. ET

Featured Experts:
Barbara Kleist, MEd, JD, FAAIDD, Institute on Community Integration, University of Minnesota
Amy Robins, MPA, Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute
Anna Heard, MPP, National Governors Association
Ben Mays, MPP, National Association of State Workforce Agencies

Participants are expected to attend all sessions and complete brief pre-work to maximize the value of the experience. Registration deadline is June 12, 2026. Click here to register.

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