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.
Fly-In Advances Immigration Policy Priorities
20+ members, state partners join Immigration Advancement Project fly-in
IAP Leave-Behind: Our Policy Asks at September 2026 Fly-In
Learn about what's next with our leave-behind document.
A Critical Moment for Immigration Reform
LeadingAge SVP Linda Couch explains our advocacy impact, and what's ahead
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