Foreign-Born Workforce and Aging Services
A stable, qualified workforce is essential to ensuring older adults' ability to access high-quality services and supports—and our members' ability to deliver them. Foreign-born staff are valuable contributors to the sector, which is why LeadingAge is committed to sustaining and growing their presence. Keep up with our advocacy work and access expert insights and workforce resources here.
Smart Immigration Policy Reforms to Address Aging Services’ Needs
Workforce challenges are a longstanding concern for the aging services sector. Now, as America’s population is aging rapidly, the need for additional staff in all job categories—with a particular emphasis on nursing and direct care roles—is increasingly urgent. To maintain and grow foreign-born workers’ presence, reforms to our country’s immigration policy are needed. That’s part of our current focus—and along with that, we’ve developed resources to help members navigate the current policy landscape.
Immigration Advancement Project
The Immigration Advancement Project is a 12-month LeadingAge initiative focused on strengthening the aging services workforce through practical bipartisan immigration policy solutions. Learn how advocacy is helping build momentum for immigration policy reform.
Supporting Employers: From Recruitment to Compliance
Foreign-born workers’ roles in aging services are wide-ranging. Providers face complex questions about hiring, compliance, and workforce support. LeadingAge offers resources, education, and information on international recruitment strategies to help members strengthen their workforce and sustain access to care.
Have Questions?
Contact Amanda Mead, Director, Workforce Policy, with questions about the report or workforce policy.
AMead@LeadingAge.org