Consumer Direct Care Network Washington (CDWA) is the Consumer Directed Employer (CDE) for Washington’s Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). As the CDE, CDWA employs the thousands of dedicated Individual Providers (IP) who provide in-home personal care and respite services.
CDWA is a partnership between Consumer Direct Holdings, Inc. and the Home Care Workers Purpose Trust. The Trust promotes good working conditions and economic security for workers, as well as worker voice and influence in the home care industry.
For more information about the CDE program, please visit our Resources page.
WA Cares Fund is coming to CDWA! This new program gives working people in Washington access to long-term care when they need it starting July 1, 2026. Learn more by visiting WAcaresfund.wa.gov.