The state of America’s direct support workforce crisis 2025. ANCOR.

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Citation: ANCOR. (2025). The state of America’s direct support workforce crisis 2025. American Network of Community Options and Resources. https://www.ancor.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/The-State-of-Americas-Direct-Support-Workforce-Crisis-2025.pdf

Summary: The report presents findings from ANCOR’s 2025 survey of disability service providers, revealing persistent staffing shortages among direct support professionals (DSPs), high turnover and vacancy rates, and widespread program cuts, while offering recommendations to strengthen recruitment and retention in community-based services.