Unending Challenges and Unfair Practices Plague System

Authors

  • Marcia Adams Parent advocate, Retired Social Worker

Keywords:

Parent advocacy, policy changes, direct care worker shortage

Abstract

This case study highlights the experience of a New Jersey family grappling with competing policy priorities put in jeopardy access to the services needed by their adult son, who has multiple disabilities. He requires 24/7 support and resides at Woods Services in Pennsylvania. Federal legislation proposes increased funding but limits where this funding can be used. A severe direct care worker shortage further jeopardizes access to services. 

Author Biography

Marcia Adams, Parent advocate, Retired Social Worker

Marcia Adams is a retired case manager with Mercer County Special Services where she provided transitional services for individuals with developmental and emotional disabilities. In addition to actively supporting her son Drew who resides at Woods Services in Langhorne, PA, she and her husband Bob enjoy activities with son Jonathan who lives in Maui with his wife and daughter and son David who lives nearby in Robbinsville with his wife and son and daughter. 

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Published

2022-05-18

How to Cite

Adams, M. (2022). Unending Challenges and Unfair Practices Plague System. Social Innovations Journal, 13(3). Retrieved from https://socialinnovationsjournal.com/index.php/sij/article/view/3333

Issue

Vol. 13 (2022): Disrupting a Broken System: What the Future Could Look Like for People with Complex Needs

Section

Workforce Challenges and Innovations

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