Establishes Maine's Care Force to address the state's essential support worker shortage.
This bill establishes Maine's Care Force within the Department of Health and Human Services to address the state's essential support worker shortage. It creates a program to train and deploy individuals as essential support workers in private homes, facilities, and community-based settings. The program includes comprehensive training, health care coverage, subsidized housing, and ongoing support. The department will coordinate placements, provide mentorship, and offer mental health resources.
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