Some Useful Links

Hello everyone,

You may find the following sites useful:

http://www.seattlepi.com/local/248806_risk18.html
Obviously the actual cost of Community Protection Programs run by companies such as Aacres WA is not limited to the exorbitant funding that such companies receive from the taxpayers' money. The hidden costs of these programs are all too often concealed from the taxpayers. By the way, have you ever called the police after you or a client has been assaulted or threatened? Read this article and you will find out why your program directors insist that you should call the on-call pager before calling 911.

http://www.seattlepi.com/local/248599_profit17.html
This article from Seattle PI sheds light on how much Aacres Allvest received from the State of Washington in funding in 2005, and how the greater portion of the funds went to administrative costs rather than be paid to the front-line staff.

http://www.caringtoday.com/forums/my-story/fact-sheet-for-live-in-caregivers-in-wa-state
This is a rather recent article about changes which demonstrate how the live-in model should no longer be paid less because they are considered "companions," or "family members." The live-in caregiver should be paid for as many House as s/he spends at the clients' home. There is no such a thing as "sleep hours." The live-in caregiver is, in the least, on call during the night hours even if s/he can mange to get a few hours of sleep - with one eye open.

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