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About
Adult Foster Care of the North Shore

AFCNS is committed to providing and supporting stable home placements for adults with disabilities and chronic illnesses.

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The AFCNS Difference

Adult Foster Care of the North Shore was founded in 2001 by Cynthia Bjorlie, M.D. to provide financial, emotional and clinical support solutions to families who are in need of care for a disabled or chronically ill loved one.

Our passion, commitment, and dedication can be seen in every one of our employees. When a client and/or caregiver works with Adult Foster Care of the North Shore, they become part of our family and acquire a true support system.

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

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Services AFCNS Provides

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Health Support

Clients and caregivers are assigned a nurse and care manager who visit the homes regularly. Staff members can answer questions about health issues and serve as a resource for medical training, education and needed interventions. We provide on-call support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Social Support

Our staff members become an extension to the clients’ and caregivers’ families. They provide opportunities and support for clients to participate in community activities, promoting social inclusion and enhancing their overall quality of life.

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Family Support

At AFCNS, we provide a foundation to maintain and improve existing relationships. We help our clients and their families navigate the complexities of living with a disability or illness.

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Resource Support

Seasoned nurses and care managers work to identify vital resources for the client. These can include: Adult Day Health Programs, specialized work and community support programs, mental health counseling, guardianship and health care proxy information, transportation services, information about other adult foster care programs outside our area.

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Financial Support

AFCNS is a MassHealth-funded program that provides a tax-free, monthly stipend to the caregiver. Caregivers can receive up to $1,700 per month per client, depending on the level of care. In addition, clients may pay room and board.

Management Team

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Cynthia Bjorlie, MD

Program Director

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Joanna Adrien

Director of Nurses

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Bonnie Griffith

Assistant Program Director

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Deanna Benjamin

Director of Operations

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

Adult Foster Care of the North Shore (AFCNS) has received the top Three-Year Accreditation from CARF International.

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. 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.

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

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