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.

DCA Releases 2010 Congressional Agenda

Check out the Direct Care Alliance 2010 Congressional Agenda.

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.

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痴 geographic areas as well as the range of occupation within the field. Read more...

Statement of Non-Union Status

Neither the New Mexico Direct Caregivers Coalition nor the state Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (DDPC) have ties to any direct caregiver unions, or any other national or state union organizing effort. Further, there are no plans for affiliating with a union in our future. Read our Statement of Non-Union Status

Become a Member!

Become a part of the positive changes coming to the field of direct care in New Mexico. Read more...