The Massachusetts Caregiver Coalition is a partnership of leading employers, advocates, and government allies united by a shared commitment to supporting family caregivers in the workplace.
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- Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development
Massachusetts Caregiver Coalition
What we do
We believe that every employer in Massachusetts has a role to play in recognizing, honoring, and empowering the caregivers in their workforce.
To meet employers to become more caregiver-friendly—whether they’re just beginning or already leading the way. The Coalition does this by:
- Highlighting the needs and economic impact of employee caregivers;
- Sharing best practices across all industries and business sizes;
- Championing supportive policies; and
- Fostering a culture of inclusion and empathy for caregivers across every sector of the economy.
Our history
The Coalition was launched in 2019 by the Massachusetts Business Roundtable (MBR). In 2024, leadership transitioned to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, aligning the Coalition more closely with the Massachusetts Workforce Agenda. This agenda recognizes caregiving as a critical workforce issue and emphasizes supporting workers through a whole-of-government approach that addresses the cost and impact of caregiving.
Meetings and recent updates
2026 Caregiver Coalition Champion Awards
The annual Massachusetts Caregiver Coalition Champion Awards recognizes employers, labor leaders, policymakers, workers, and advocates who demonstrate exceptional commitment to supporting family caregivers in the workplace.
Award categories:
- The Employer Excellence Champion: Recognizes employers that have instituted comprehensive policies and programs to support employee caregivers in the workplace.
- The Policy Trailblazer Champion: Honors policymakers who champion caregiver-friendly workplace practices, funding, and legislation.
- The Advocacy All-Star Champion: Celebrates labor leaders, workers, and advocates who champion caregiver support initiatives within their organizations or industry.
Partners
As the coalition grows, we welcome organizations that share this commitment to join our efforts.
The coalition brings together leaders from state government, employers, business organizations, and advocacy groups to advance family caregiver support as a workforce strategy across Massachusetts. Current partners include:
- Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development
- Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave
- Executive Office of Aging & Independence
- Massachusetts Early Childhood Education Commission
- ARCHANGELS
- Care.com
- EMD Serono
- Massachusetts Business Roundtable
- MassTech/MeHI\
- Associated Industries of Massachusetts
Caregiving resources
Toolkits and best practices
Publications, reports, and other resources developed by the Massachusetts Caregiver Coalition in partnership with industry stakeholders that highlight family caregiving across the Commonwealth.
Meeting resources
Access presentations, agendas, recordings, and other materials from past Massachusetts Caregiver Coalition meetings.
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