Stanfort Perry

“It takes us months to recruit one individual to work in this field, train them and prepare them to provide compassionate, caring support to a person with an intellectual and developmental disability,”

Stanfort Perry · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-06

Perry described the lengthy recruitment and training process for caregivers at his nonprofit.

“I'm competing with fast-food restaurants, grocery stores and retail for staff, because they pay more than what we are able to pay,”

Stanfort Perry · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-06

Perry explained the staffing competition his nonprofit faces from higher-paying employers.