Families of New York's most vulnerable have issued a plea to Gov. Kathy Hochul. They say her budget does not raise staff pay enough to care for state residents with developmental disabilities. GusoffTV reports.
They say her budget does not raise staff pay enough to care for state residents with developmental disabilities. They say years of defunding is causing a staffing crisis.
"We can't find an aide that wants to come to the house to stay with him, can't find any type of housing," added Sandra Probert, Noah's mother.Salaries of New York group home caregivers could be slashed as lawmakers work out state budget "This is staff that cares for our children. They work. They are some of the hardest jobs that anyone does. It's very emotional. We have days that we don't have our son picked up because there is not enough staff," said Lisa Davis, mother of a disabled son.Hands-on cultural center for individuals with developmental disabilities opens on Long Island
"The state really does have money. They just don't prioritize our population ever. We are always last," Hempstead Councilmember Missy Miller said.
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