For too long the press has been selectively reporting on DHS issues, especially those relating to child welfare. Nothing is said about the daily sacrifices made by DHS workers who remain on the front lines. Nothing is said about the children that are saved. Nothing is said about the lives you touch.
On April 16, OPEA is planning a day for DHS employees to tell their stories to the legislators who make decisions about the state budget. As part of the day, we will be hosting a press conference to tell “our side of the story”.
Caseloads are growing out of control, turnover is at an all time high, placements are harder to find, state employee families are sacrificing under the burden of increasing bills… You can tell your story better than anyone.
Events for the day include:
Discussion of the report
Press conference on DHS workload and turnover
Lobby Human Services Subcommittees in the House and Senate
Meeting with Director Howard Hendrick
What you can do:
* Plan to attend DHS Lobby Day on April 16, RSVP to Trish Frazier, at trishf@opea.org or 800-880-6732 or 405-524-6764.
* Email your story to Trish Frazier at trishf@opea.org
Your identity will be protected. We need stories of the challenges you face and the good work you do. A “day in the life” would be a helpful.
This is for all DHS, not only child welfare!
Posted on Thursday, March 27, 2008
by Scott Barger