More on UW-Green Bay's CDCP Program | Get Fired Up Ep. 018

In Part 2, hosts Cindy and Jaime continue their conversation with guest Casey, going deeper into what it actually takes to professionalize direct care work. They pick up discussing the $250/$250 retention and referral bonus structure, why employers are hesitant to adopt universal training, and the vision for one standardized training system across all Home and Community-Based Service settings in Wisconsin.From there, the conversation turns to self-direction, the onboarding delays that don't match the pace of other industries, natural supports vs. paid caregiving, and the emotional weight of stories like a member going over a year without a shower because no one could get them into their bathroom. Cindy, Jaime, and Casey talk about why lived stories move policymakers more than data ever will, and why fixing this has to be a collective, statewide effort—not something any one organization can do alone.Missed Part 1? Catch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvmN0hJzLVcLearn more about UW-Green Bay's CDCP Program: https://www.uwgb.edu/certified-direct-care-professional/New episodes weekly. Learn more at communityhorizonsllc.com.Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/communityhorizons