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Discover how Youth Apprenticeship can help Attract, Train, and Retain skilled employees for the future Tuesday, June 2nd, 12pm-1pm Free...
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Member News - Direct Caregiver Funding Initiative
WALA continues to advocate on your behalf to help address the caregiver workforce crisis and to modernize the Family Care program.
WALA is very pleased to report the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) voted Tuesday evening to continue and provide increased funding into the Direct Care Workforce Funding Initiative. Specifically, about $104m total (GPR and federal matching) over the 2021-23 biennium. As you know, this would allow you to continue providing wage increases, bonuses, and other financial incentives for your caregivers.
While this is excellent news and a huge step forward, we are not across the finish line yet. The state budget as proposed by the JFC needs to be approved by the assembly, senate, and Governor Evers.
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7
Transitioning from Employee to Leader to Manager This 3 hour workshop has become a staple offering for WALA attendees. Led by UWEC Professor...
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Apr
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May 6, 2026 Fox Cities Employment FairMenasha, WI (Winnebago Fox Campus Fieldhouse) Strong candidate pool for caregivers, CNAs, and entry-level...
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Apr
20
Creative Connections: Empowering Care Through Art Register This 3 hour hands-on workshop, led by Harper Marten with The Arts of Aging, equips...
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Mar
19
Leading with Care: Putting It Into Place -- Tools for Preventing and Addressing Burnout Burnout doesn’t happen overnight — it...
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Mar
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WALA Advocates for Our Members WALA President & CEO Mike Pochowski is continuing to champion greater transparency for Wisconsin consumers...
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Mar
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Feedback is a Gift Feedback is one of the most powerful tools for growth, connection, and performance—when it’s done well. In...
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Mar
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WALA is pleased to announce a new partnership with the American Senior Housing Association (ASHA) to provide our RCAC and CBRF provider members with...
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Jan
6
Join Us at the 2026 WALA Annual Conference — Creating MORE Success! Mark your calendar for February 25–27, 2026, and get ready to...
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Dec
16
During this holiday season, we proudly celebrate and thank the providers who deliver exceptional care to assisted living communities all year long....
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Oct
21
Renew Early, Get Rewarded! Good things come to those who renew early! When you renew your membership this Dovember, you’ll receive two free...
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Oct
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Managing Resident and Representative Rights: Understanding Powers of Attorney, Guardianship, and Advance Directives in Resident...
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