*This post was co-authored by Heather Ansley, Associate Executive Director of Government Relations for Paralyzed Veterans of America and Stacy Kono, Hand in Hand’s Executive Director This month, as we celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which turns 32 this year, we ask that you take a moment to support our commitment to ensuring
This spring, Hand in Hand members from across the country joined hundreds of domestic workers to share their stories and tell Congress to pass a national Domestic Worker Bill of Rights. Why do we need a national bill of rights for domestic workers? Domestic workers are one of the fastest-growing workforces in the nation, yet
Managing caregivers or personal attendants doesn’t have to be difficult! When we intentionally set up systems of communication, we create opportunities for healthy, professional boundaries. For example, there might be a really important change coming up in your life — you might be returning to school, have a new romantic partner in your life, or
This article was originally written by Arianne Campbell and appeared in ParentCo. When I was 18, I took a workshop for Latinx college students. We were given an assignment where we had to write a personal mission statement. The series of questions we had to answer in the journals they provided us allowed each of
This article originally appeared in ParentMap. As parents and guardians know, the pandemic has pulled back the curtain on the often invisible, yet completely essential, labor that happens inside of our homes. While for many of us having child care and additional support in the home is a necessity, it has also been overwhelming to navigate best
This article originally appeared in ParentMap. Tips for Safely and Ethically Hiring In-Home Help Supporting domestic workers’ rights begins at home We interviewed Dana Barnett, a Seattle parent and the Washington state organizer for Hand in Hand, the Domestic Employers Network, about her experiences employing a nanny and house cleaner, and her work with employers to
Steering committee member Sage Jobsis shares her personal experience of becoming involved with Hand in Hand, and what membership means to her.
Last month, I attended a gathering of superheroes – women of color superheroes – with powers beyond my imagination, that filled me with optimism, hope and possibility for our communities and the future of our movement.
Hiring a nanny can be overwhelming and daunting. Here are three tips about how to help ensure that you’ll have a great relationship with the person you hire.
Hand in Hand, as part of the New York Caring Majority (NYCM) coalition fought tirelessly this budget season to pass The Fair Pay for Home Care Act, legislation that would have raised home care wages in the state by 150%, and ended the worst-in the nation workforce shortages. While wages increases of $3/hr over the
