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Financial Health

America’s fastest growing profession pays poverty wages.

Emotional Health

Direct Care Workers are 3X more likely to struggle with anxiety & depression.

Physical Health

Direct Care Workers are 180% more likely to have high blood pressure.

Training & Development

70% of Direct Care Professionals desire more training.

Religion & Hobbies

Care Workers are 2X more likely to donate to causes they care about.

Pipeline Expansion

A study of 67k care workers reveals a unique opportunity for pipeline expansion.

Download the 2025 Direct Care Workforce Study

The direct care workforce stands as the largest in the United States, yet it faces a critical shortage. Caregivers, who provide vital support to older adults and people with disabilities, are leaving the profession in alarming numbers, while new entrants remain scarce. This high turnover and dwindling workforce signal a pressing need for transformation within the industry.

To address these challenges, this 2025 Direct Care Workforce report examines over 67,000 direct care workers. For many direct care workers, caregiving transcends the boundaries of a mere job. It is a profound calling driven by a deep-seated desire to positively impact the lives of those they assist. This comprehensive direct care workforce report includes:

• Financial Health
• Emotion Health
• Physical Health
• Training & Development

• Education
• Religion & Hobbies
• State Specific Data
• Pipeline Expansion

A Few Highlights from the 2025 Direct Care Workforce Report

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Financial Health

America’s Fastest growing profession pays poverty wages

Physical Health

Direct care workers face a significantly heightened risk of physical health challenges due to the demanding nature of their work; underscoring the critical need for systems to address the physical health challenges faced by direct care workers.
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Religion & Hobbies

Shared passions play a crucial role in fostering deep connections between direct care workers and the clients they serve. The diverse hobbies and interests of these caregivers, as illustrated in the chart, go beyond mere personal enjoyment—they become a bridge to meaningful interactions. 

Emotional Health

The emotional health of direct care workers (DCWs) is a significant concern, with 21% reporting poor mental health. DCWs are three times more likely to struggle with anxiety and depression. 
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