Tuesday - March 24, 2026
Pa. Human Services Dept.: Shapiro Administration Reduces Emergency Waitlist for Intellectual Disability and Autism Services by 31 Percent, Secures Lowest Direct Support Worker Vacancy Rate in 11 Years
March 24, 2026
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 24 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services issued the following news on March 23, 2026:

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Shapiro Administration Reduces Emergency Waitlist for Intellectual Disability and Autism Services by 31 Percent, Secures Lowest Direct Support Worker Vacancy Rate in 11 Years

In just over two years since announcing its multi-year growth strategy, the Shapiro Administration reduced the adult emergency waiting list for service . . .

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