Easter Eggs for Your AFC Home-Creative, Fun Resident Activities
Easter Eggs for Your AFC Business: Creative, Fun AFC Home Resident Activities As we celebrate Easter and thoughts of Spring break, flowers blooming, and chocolate, it’s a great time to reflect on new ideas to have some fun with the residents at your residential assisted living home. Here are some creative ideas, our ‘Easter […]
I wish I knew: Confessions of an AFC owner

I wish I knew When you started opening AFC homes, residential assisted living, maybe you were like me. You wanted to provide better care than others and make a living for yourself. How hard could it be to find the right residents, the right employees, the right balance to stay open to provide senior care […]
Unlocking Success: Second Annual Scaling Up Event

Care Provider Solutions and Enriched Living join forces to help AFC owners learn, grow, connect and have fun Learn At the Second Annual Scaling Up Event, licensed AFC providers will have the opportunity to learn strategies to save wasted time and processes to reduce frustration. We understand that as an AFC provider, you are constantly looking for […]
Creating a Not to Do List at Your AFC

Like many AFC owners, you may feel there’s never enough time in the day. From administrative tasks to residential care facilities management, filling beds, and ensuring quality care, the to-do list can be overwhelming! Have you ever wondered how it could be different, how to get your life back from the residential assisted living responsibilities […]
Super Bowl and AFCs-How to Create a Winning Team

Super Bowl, the world’s most-watched single sporting event, is a battle of champions. While I am bitter about the Lions’ missed opportunity, the point is still accurate. Super Bowl is a contest of two winning teams that consistently show up and deliver to see who is the best. So how does that relate to an […]
Care Provider Solutions appointed to AFC Licensing Advisory Council

Care Provider Solutions appointed to the AFC Licensing Advisory Council Care Provider Solutions is excited to announce the appointment of Nadine Carlson, Co-Owner of Care Provider Solutions, to the Michigan Adult Foster Care Licensing Advisory Council, effective February 1. Composed of 11 different representatives from State or Local agencies, resident representatives, AFC Providers, and private/public organizations, the […]
New Independent Contractor Test Prevents Issues with Wage and Labor

New Test helps AFC owners prevent issues with Wage and Labor Some adult foster care home owners pay staff as an independent contractor to avoid W2s and payroll taxes. On January 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) released the final details of their Independent Contractor test. This test can help prevent issues with […]
The two things successful AFC owners do

The two things successful AFC owners do Over the time of consulting AFC owners, operators, and staff, I’ve identified two things successful Adult Foster Care (AFC) owners consistently do. This insight is not only my favorite part of the job but also a source of motivation, encouragement, and a hunger for continued success among staff. […]
AFC Activity Ideas

We understand the extra hustle and bustle holidays can bring and the added stress of planning activities. If you’re searching for ideas beyond the usual gift exchanges, cookie bakes, and festive meals, worry not. This year, we are delighted to present you with a unique gift—a gift of time. As a care provider, these fun […]
Thanks and resources

As we reflect on Thanksgiving, Care Provider Solutions pauses to express our gratitude to you. Thanks for the opportunity to serve and help you run your AFC businesses better in 2023. We appreciate your heartfelt stories, feedback on what works and what needs to change. Thanks for allowing Care Provider Solutions to make a difference […]