Program Highlight: December 9, 2009
5:00pm-5:45pm Networking, refreshment
5:45pm -6:00pm What is Adult Foster Care
6:00pm-6:10pm What is the Eligibility Criteria?
6:10pm-6:20pm Process for Placements
6:20pm-6:35 Services Provided
6:35pm-6:45pm Benefits to Families
Participants’ in this program will enhance their ability to identify candidate for the AFC Program will prove a significant benefit to their clients as well as the general public. Many potential candidates are unaware of the availability of AFC program to help caregivers provide an at home situation for clients and avoid long term care facilities. By providing information to clients the opportunity to decrease medical treatments (hospitalization/illness) through RN and case management services and increase quality of life is provided to clients.
Instructors’ Information
Name(s): Mary Gill Phone: 508 717 9149
Email: mgill@caregiverhomes.com Degree & Year: Fitchburg State College, MA Mental Health Counseling – 1997
Current Position: Program Manager Caregiver Homes of MA
Relevant Experience: Mary Gill holds a Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling and has provided training and education in the field of Human Services for 10 years. Provides AFC Overview to medical and health care professionals on a weekly basis (up to 4 hours per week.)
