Departments and Services

Foster Family Community Care Program

Looking for a less costly alternative to nursing home placement for a loved one? The Queen's Medical Center's Community Based Programs may be an option. The foster family program began in 1979 to assist frail adult individuals who are no longer able to live independently.

The Community Based Programs staff trains and supervises caregivers. The program's staff consists of a team of a nurse case manager and social worker who visit the foster homes regularly to oversee the care and assist as needs arise. The Foster Family is responsible for providing 24-hour care and for meeting the daily needs of each client in their home. The homes are private residences in the community with a maximum of two clients in each home. To assure privacy, each client has his/her own bedroom. Clients are matched with a caregiver who can best meet their care needs.

If you're interested in applying to Foster Family Community Care Program, please feel free to print and complete both the referral form and release of information form available for download on the right side of this page.