Welcome!
The New Mexico Direct Caregivers Coalition was created to enhance and promote
family and professional direct care workers, supporting their professional development
and advancing issues of importance to the field of long-term and direct care.
A caregiver is anyone who serves persons who are elderly and/or disabled.
Learn more about us.
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Breaking News
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First Executive Director Selected
The New Mexico Direct Caregivers Coalition has announced the selection of Jane Dixon, a native of Albuquerque, as its first Executive Director. Read the full press release.
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High Risk Insurance Pool
A new high-risk pool insurance program entitled the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP), is intended to help people who have been unable to obtain health insurance due to pre-existing medical conditions. This is the first major health coverage expansion under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010.
- National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week
For the third consecutive year, the New Mexico Direct Caregivers Coalition is pleased to report that the Senate passed June 16th by unanimous consent Senate Resolution 558 declaring the week of September 12, 2010 as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week.
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New Mexico Direct Caregivers Coalition
2010 Summit
The New Mexico Direct Caregivers Coalition 2010 Summit is planned for November 5, 2010 from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM in Albuquerque, NM. Read more...
- Meet the Board
The New Mexico Direct Caregivers Coalition is led by individuals who share common causes, common needs, and common goals with everyday caregivers living in New Mexico. The Coalition has a Board of Directors consisting of both family and professional caregivers that are representative of the state’s geographic areas as well as the range of occupation within the field. Read more...
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Become a Member!
Become a part of the positive changes coming to the field of direct care in New Mexico. Read more...