News from the Noteworthy: Springbrook
New York State Budget Advances; COLA Uncertain
April is approaching, with the hope of warmer weather and long days of sunshine. April also happens to be the time of year that New York State passes its budget. A time when many New Yorkers, myself included, wait hopefully for news that will make a difference in how we at Springbrook can operate and support the people we serve and employ.
For over a decade, Springbrook, like many other non-profit agencies supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, faced underfunding, increased costs, and budget cuts resulting in a workforce crisis. The pandemic exacerbated that crisis but forced all of us to understand, respect and be grateful for the essential workforce recognized in the Cost of Living Adjustment. Our highly skilled professional workforce provides 24-hour support for people with I/DD. Their work is the very foundation of what we do at Springbrook, supporting people at every stage of their life.
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