“In March, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a White House Proclamation declaring April as Care Workers Recognition Month to celebrate and highlight the critical contributions of care workers and caregivers across the nation and emphasize the growing demand for a robust care infrastructure for our future.” [5]
“President Biden designated April 2024 as Care Workers Recognition Month, honoring the invaluable contributions of care workers across the nation. President Biden outlined the crucial role these dedicated individuals play in “watch over our children, assist our parents, and support loved ones with disabilities”.[1]
“Every day, care workers dedicate themselves to ensuring the people we love are safe and secure. They watch over our children, assist our parents, and support loved ones with disabilities. Their work makes all other work possible. During Care Workers Recognition Month, we honor their tireless efforts; express our gratitude for their unwavering devotion; and commit to ensuring they receive the pay, benefits, and recognition they deserve.” Biden said. [2]
“Despite all they give to this country, care workers — including child care workers, home care workers, and long-term care workers — are among the lowest-paid workers in America. Some juggle multiple jobs, and many leave the profession altogether in search of better options. The vast majority of care workers are women, and a disproportionate share are people of color, so this chronic underpayment deepens gender and racial wealth gaps.” [3]
“Direct care workers are celebrated for allowing older adults, people with disabilities, and children with complex medical needs to remain in their homes and communities, living healthy, independent, and dignified lives.” [4]
“Investment in care workers is also identified as vital to labor force participation and a strong economy, with care workers providing family caregivers the assurance that their homes are being looked after and their loved ones are in the hands of professionals.” [4]
“Thanks to the White House’s announcement, and with the country paying attention like never before, now is the perfect time to celebrate the caregivers in our own lives.” [6]
“Honor a care worker or caregiver in your life — they can be a family caregiver, home care worker, nanny, childhood educator, child care worker, and more. Share how caregiving and caregivers have impacted your life and the lives of those you care about.” [7]
Resources
[3] https://cbcidd.com/april-is-care-workers-recognition-month/
[5] https://ecfunders.org/care-worker-recognition-month-inaugural-care-summit/
[6] https://www.domesticworkers.org/campaign-updates/april-is-care-workers-recognition-month/ [7]