Dear Coalition for a DSP Living Wage, Much in part to your great advocacy, I am happy to report that Governor Murphy’s proposed FY22 Budget includes nearly $42 million to raise…
Dear Coalition for a DSP Living Wage: As this New Year gets underway, the Coalition remains committed as ever to securing competitive wages for direct support professionals (DSPs) in New…
Outstanding news! Yesterday, Governor Murphy signed the revised Fiscal Year 2021 budget that includes $40 million to increase wages for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)! The DSP wage increase will go…
Dear Coalition for a DSP Living Wage: Much in part to your great advocacy, I am thrilled to report that Governor Murphy’s proposed FY21 Budget includes NEW funding to raise…
Dear Coalition for a DSP Living Wage: On August 25, Governor Murphy will deliver his revised FY2021 Budget Address. While we understand the state is facing significant financial challenges due…
Dear Coalition for a DSP Living Wage: With all the tumult that we are going through, it makes me sad to tell you that Bonnie Brien is stepping down from…
Dear Coalition for a DSP Living Wage: Now, more than ever, we need your voice to tell Governor Murphy and legislative leaders that funding for wages for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) must…
Dear Coalition for a DSP Living Wage: YOU did it! Thanks to you outstanding advocacy, the final FY2020 budget Governor Murphy signed into law yesterday includes $20 million in new…
No question, direct support professionals are going above and beyond their usual roles and responsibilities during this public health crisis, putting their own health on the line to ensure the…
In these uncertain times, one thing that is abundantly clear is the essential role of direct support professionals in our state. They are at the frontlines, providing life-sustaining supports to…