VA Maryland Health Care System Expands Medical Foster Home Program, Seeks Qualified Caregivers in Cecil County

The MFH program is a regional VA initiative that was first established for Baltimore-area veterans in 2010. Most recently, the program has expanded to Cecil County, with plans to expand to the Eastern Shore of Maryland in the next few years.

The MFH Program offers a safe, long-term home environment for veterans who are unable to live independently. MFH provides an economical housing alternative to nursing home care for veterans who prefer a home-like setting. It is also a way for persons with an interest in caregiving to work in their own homes, providing 24-hour supervision, as well as personal and home care as needed to our nation’s veterans. All caregivers must meet specific criteria and complete VA-provided training. Community homes are surveyed annually by an interdisciplinary VA team and must be licensed by the State of Maryland. Each veteran in the MFH program is followed by a Home-Based Primary Care team.

Caregivers are paid monthly, with the cost of services being dependent upon the care needs of the veteran. Potential caregivers and those interested in additional information about the program may contact the Medical Foster Home Program Coordinator at the Perry Point VA Medical Center at 410-642-2411, ext. 26094.