A series of educational podcasts on homecare cooperatives was developed in October 2016 by the University of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives in collaboration with the Cooperative Development Foundation and through a generous grant from the USDA Rural Development. The podcasts addresscommon issues shared by homecare cooperatives and can be particularly useful for new cooperative members or for individuals interested in starting a homecare co-op. The more established cooperatives and cooperative developers can also benefit from these podcasts. Many thanks to Margaret Bau from USDA Rural Development, Kippi Waters from Peninsula Homecare Cooperative, Tracy Dudzinski, Debra Schultz and Sharon Becker from Cooperative Care for sharing their expertise and passion about homecare co-ops.

Cooperative Governance and Board Decision-Making in Homecare Cooperatives

Staff Recruitment and Retention in Homecare Cooperatives

Meaning of Cooperative Membership in Homecare Cooperatives

Wisconsin is part of a nationwide effort to boost working conditions for home care workers under a cooperative model--and provide better and more consistent care for seniors and others.  

Featuring: 
Anne Reynolds, Executive director of the University of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives

Tracy Dudzinski, HR Coordinator for Cooperative Care in Wautoma

Original Recording: https://www.wpr.org/cooperative-program-aims-boost-quality-home-care