About AFCNS | Trusted Adult Foster Care in Massachusetts
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About AFCNS

We are committed to providing and supporting stable home placements for adults with disabilities and chronic illnesses.

The AFCNS Difference

Helping Families Thrive at Home

Helping Families Thrive at Home

Learn more about our team: Jailyn Youngblood, Care Manager shares her story: I’ve worked in human services for about 20 years, and my journey into Adult Foster Care began in an unexpected way. A former coworker who had joined the team called me one afternoon and encouraged me to apply for an open position. After learning more about their mission and submitting my resume, I knew it was the right fit. Lori Ann Pacheco shares her story: What drew me to Adult Foster Care was their small, personalized approach to care. When someone in the home has a disability, it affects the entire family. I believed that by working closely with families, I could help improve their quality of life and support them in keeping their loved ones at home and thriving in the community. Deanna Benjamin, Director of Operations shares her story: What continues to inspire me in this work is seeing families be able to keep their loved ones at home, and in the community and thriving. Arnaldo Camero-Mallard, RN shares his story: As a nurse, I especially value the opportunity to meet with clients face-to-face, assess their needs in their own home environment, and adapt care to each unique situation. Every day brings new challenges and scenarios, which keeps me learning and growing while making a real impact. Bonnie Griffith, Assistant Program Director shares her story: The work we do changes every day with different scenarios, so I continue to learn and I continue to help people work with different staff. I plan to continue in this field for many years to come.

AFCNS was founded in 2001 by Cynthia Bjorlie, M.D. to provide financial, emotional, and clinical support solutions to families who need care for a disabled or chronically ill loved one.

Our passion and dedication are visible in everything we do. When you work with us, you become part of our extended family and gain a true support system. At AFCNS, we take pride in serving the communities we work and live in. We partner with local agencies to volunteer our time in a variety of ways.  Together we can make a difference!

Empowering Independence Through Quality Care

Adult Foster Care of the North Shore, Gloucester, MA

"There was just no way our daughter was not going to live with us. We knew having her at home would restrict us, but there was no other option in our mind. When we found AFCNS, our lives changed. They provided us with a team of professionals that created a plan for today and for the future. And with their program, we were able to take our first vacation alone. They changed our lives."

~ Mary and Bob, Caregivers to Daughter

Services We Provide

Health Support

We assign each client a nurse and care manager who visit regularly. Our staff answers health-related questions and provides education, training, and necessary interventions. We offer 24/7 on-call support.

Social Support

We become an extension of our clients’ and caregivers’ families, creating opportunities for community engagement and inclusion.

Family Support

We help maintain and strengthen family relationships and guide clients through the challenges of living with a disability or illness.

Resource Support

Our team connects families with vital resources like Adult Day Health Programs, community-based support, mental health counseling, transportation, and guardianship planning.

Financial Support

We are a MassHealth-funded program. Our caregivers may receive up to $1,700/month per client (plus room and board), based on care level.

North Shore Adult Foster Care

Serving Essex County and Beyond

Amesbury
Andover
Beverly
Bedford
Billerica
Boxford
Burlington
Chelmsford
Chelsea
Danvers
Dracut
Essex
Everett
Georgetown

Gloucester
Groveland
Hamilton
Haverhill
Ipswich
Lawrence
Lowell
Lynn
Lynnfield
Malden
Manchester-by-the-Sea
Marblehead
Medford

Melrose
Merrimac
Methuen
Middleton
Nahant
Newbury
Newburyport
North Andover
North Reading
Peabody
Reading
Revere
Rockport
Rowley

Salem
Salisbury
Saugus
Stoneham
Swampscott
Tewksbury
Topsfield
Tyngsborough
Wakefield
Wenham
West Newbury
Westford
Wilmington
Winthrop
Woburn

Management Team

CARF Accreditation

We are proud to have received CARF International's Three-Year Accreditation for meeting high standards in service quality and organizational excellence.

By pursuing and achieving accreditation, AFCNS has demonstrated that it meets international standards for quality and is committed to pursuing excellence.

 

CARF is an independent, nonprofit accrediting body whose mission is to promote the quality, value and optimal outcomes of services through a consultative accreditation process and continuous improvement of services that center on enhancing the lives of people served.

Adult Foster Care of the North Shore, Gloucester, MA Team

Founded in 1966 as the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, and now known as CARF International, the accrediting body establishes consumer-focused standards to help organizations measure and improve the quality of their programs and services.

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Please contact us for more information or to discuss how we can work with your organizations and clients.

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