Choosing Home Care for yourself or a loved one can be a difficult decision. Aside from the usual questions about the length and type of care that is needed, most families have a deeper concern: whom can they trust?
At Family & Children’s Service, we know that trust is an important part of our services. For over a century, we have been an essential and reliable community resource for individuals and families who need a helping hand. Our Home Care Services helps hundreds of individuals remain at home, or return home sooner while recovering from illness, surgery or other medical conditions, to enjoy the comfort of their own home. We provide Certified Home Health Aides (CHHAs) and supportive care aides (companions) in private homes, assisted living facilities and other settings throughout Monmouth County.
FCS is a New Jersey State licensed and CAHC accredited Home Care Agency serving Monmouth County. Our professional and dedicated staff is committed to the care and well being of our clients. We work closely with individuals, families, medical professionals and referral agencies to develop a personal plan of care for each client. Whether a client requires just a few hours of care each week, or round the clock attention, we are here to help.
When is Home Care appropriate?
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Following a hospital stay
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For an injury or illness
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When recovering from an accident, stroke or heart attack
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Following surgery
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When caring for a family member
Methods of payment:
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Commercial Insurance
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Long-term Care Insurance
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Private pay
Working under the supervision of a registered nurse, our aides can provide:
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Private-duty Home Health care
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Assistance with bathing, showering, toileting, dressing and grooming
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Assistance with transfers and ambulating
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Meal preparation
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Shopping and errands
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Live-in aide
Meet FCS Home Care Aides of the Month!
Meet Talesha Irizarry – July 2021 Aide of the Month
Congratulations to our July aide of the month. Talesha Irizarry has been working for Family & Children’s Service for more than two years. It was her goal to work with a mission-driven agency.
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Meet Charanjit Singh – June 2021 Aide of the Month
Congratulations to our June aide of the month, Charanjit Singh! Charanjit has been working as a CHHA for more than ten years. Charanjit explored Home Care when he was an undergraduate at Kean University. He brainstormed ways to earn extra money and pursued Home Care because his wife often shared her rewarding experience helping individuals in need.
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Meet Donna Moody – May 2021 Aide of the Month
Congratulations to our May aide of the month, Donna Moody! Donna has been working for Family & Children’s Service for more than 13 years. Donna received her license through the FCS CHHA training course offered to Monmouth County residents.
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Meet Manjit Kaur – April 2021 Aide of the Month
Congratulations to our April aide of the month, Manjit Kaur! Manjit has been working for Family & Children’s Service for more than ten years. She received her certification with the Jewish Family and Children’s Services of Elizabeth. She earned a scholarship because of her previous work in the medical field in India.
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Meet Mary Edwards – March 2021 Aide of the Month
Congratulations to our March aide of the month! Mary Edwards has been working for Family & Children’s Service for 9 years. She received her certification in New York and moved to New Jersey shortly after.
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Meet Larissa Frenkel – February 2021 Aide of the Month
Congratulations to our February aide of the month. Larissa Frenkel has been working for Family & Children’s Service for more than 15 years. She received her certification through the FCS Homemaker program.
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