Family Care Network
Partners in Care launched Family Care Network in 1997 as a safety-net program for low income, vulnerable individuals and families facing a disability, chronic illness or catastrophic life event. Because sudden injury or illness can challenge or even overwhelm families, Family Care Network enables individuals and families to overcome unexpected obstacles to independence, dignity and a life of full potential by arranging for critical health and social service resources. Since 2001, Family Care Network has arranged for nearly $2.0 million in resources vulnerable families so desperately need but cannot afford. This 'direct rescue' is made possible by the generosity of Change a Life Foundation.
An emphasis is placed on critical health and social service resources that prevent falls and other health concerns, costly hospitalization and premature nursing home placement. Our resources increase self-sufficiency, improve quality of life and preserve families during very difficult times.
Examples include:
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In-home Attendant Care
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Wheelchairs
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Minor Home Modifications
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Hearing Aids
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Immunizations and Medical Supplies
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Restorative Dental Treatment and Orthodontia
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Assistive Learning Equipment
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Outpatient and Inpatient Healthcare
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Childcare and Vocational Training
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Job Training, Tutoring and Academic Enhancements
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Childcare
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Specialized Therapies
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And Other Resources Uncovered by Any Other Source
A special emphasis is directed toward those without resources - those who are underserved with unmet healthcare and social service needs.
Our generous current and past funding partners include:
Margaret A. Cargill Foundation
Change a Life Foundation
Lon V. Smith Foundation
Kaiser Permanente
Northrop Grumman
Patron Saints Foundation
Peter Norton Family Foundation
Pfaffinger Foundation
Providence Health and Services
QueensCare
The Rose Hills Foundation
Family Care Network collaborates with a network of care management partners such as hospitals, rehabilitation service providers, senior centers, legal advocacy centers and children and youth service agencies. Together, we identify and screen eligible clients, develop individual service plans, apply for funding, assure that funded services are delivered and evaluate program impact.
Family Care Network welcomes social workers, service coordinators, discharge planners, psychologists, attorneys and all other advocates who represent clients with unmet health care and social service needs.
We welcome telephone calls, emails, letters and faxes.
If you have questions about our Family Care Network or would like to apply on behalf of a client in need or want to arrange an agency in-service, please email
or call 818 837.3775 ext. 103
