Crisis in Care – Home & Community-Based Services in South Carolina

Tens of thousands of disabled South Carolinians are stuck on waitlists for vital home and community-based services, with too few care workers and not enough funding to meet the need. This joint report by New Disabled South and NDWA exposes how South Carolina’s broken system leaves people without the care they deserve—and calls for urgent policy change and investment in care.

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December 2024 · Domestic Workers Economic Situation Report

The most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Employment Situation Report showed that, after revisions, there was an increase in nonfarm payroll jobs in December 2024. The general unemployment rate ticked down, while the rate for women also decreased. NDWA’s December data shows that the joblessness rate for domestic worker respondents remained at 18%. It remains higher compared to the rate of 9% who reported having no jobs before COVID-19.

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November 2024 · Domestic Workers Economic Situation Report

The most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Employment Situation Report shows employment growth in line with expectations. At the same time, the general unemployment rate ticked up. NDWA’s November data shows that joblessness increased slightly among surveyed domestic workers. Joblessness has remained between 17% and 18% since August. While this is still within the lower end of joblessness rates we have seen since the pandemic began, it remains twice the rate of 9% who reported having no jobs before COVID-19.

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October 2024 · Domestic Workers Economic Situation Report

The most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Employment Situation Report shows slowed employment growth likely due to labor strikes and the impact of recent hurricanes, and no change in the unemployment rate. NDWA’s October data shows that joblessness decreased slightly among surveyed domestic workers. While this is still within the lower end of joblessness rates we have seen since the pandemic began, it remains over the rate of 9% who reported having no jobs before COVID-19.

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