Incredible Progress & A New Look at the Caregiver's Burden!

Dear Valued Supporters,

We are absolutely thrilled and deeply grateful to announce that our petition has reached 697 total signatures, with an amazing 624 dedicated supporters! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Your commitment is truly making waves and showing lawmakers that caregiver voices matter.

As we build this powerful movement, we've just published a new article in our "Legislating From a Distance" series that we believe you'll find incredibly relevant to our cause: "The Invisible Burden of 'Work Requirements' on Working Caregivers."

This article dives into how current policies, often crafted without a full understanding of caregivers' daily realities, are creating unforeseen hardships. It specifically highlights how "work requirements" in legislation can unfairly penalize those tirelessly providing essential, unpaid care.

We know many of you are signing this petition because you've experienced this "invisible burden" firsthand. This article unpacks the underlying principles of these policies and reinforces why our advocacy for solutions like the Federal and Colorado CARE Acts is so crucial.

Please take a moment to read this important piece, share it with your networks, and help us continue to bridge the distance between policy and lived experience.

Read the full article here: https://casiadvocacy.org/caregiver-work-requirements-impact/

Your continued engagement is the absolute key to shaping policy and ensuring caregivers receive the recognition and support they deserve. Let's keep pushing forward together!

Kindly and Gratefully,

Mark Fukae, Founder, CASI - Caregiver Advocacy and Support Initiative. Director of Advocacy, Professionals Who Care.