This blog documents the voices of workers affected by federal downsizing and the rash, ill-considered actions of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The unnecessary removal of highly skilled and experienced workers in human services represents a profound loss. While countless federal workers are being laid off and the statistics keep growing, their individual stories remain largely untold. This loss isn't just a number—in human services, one’s identity and lived experiences are crucial to their success on the job. Every human service employee earns their position because of who they are and what they care about. Here, you'll find the stories of people involved in federally funded work—their passions, their missions, their hearts. Through these narratives, I hope to showcase our shared identity and our unique, irreplaceable community that—though deeply wounded—remains committed to serving people.
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