In Virginia, NCCNHR is providing funding in the form of mini-grants directly to independent family councils for the purpose of funding council activities.
Family Councils for Quality Long-Term Care: Support, Strengthen and Empower
So far, NCCNHR funded Virginia family councils used their grants in a variety of ways, including:
- Creating and distributing family council brochures and business cards
- Sending postage-paid cards to family members asking for their contact information
- Posting a bulletin board in the facility publicizing council meetings and activities
- Hosting a Residents' Rights resident luncheon with a speaker
- Holding an evening of fun and games for residents
- Hosting a luncheon meeting with family council leaders from nearby facilities to discuss common issues and concerns
- Purchasing vests displaying the family council name to wear around the facility to generate questions and conversation
Interested in applying? Click here for more information and download the application.
Questions? Contact NCCNHR Program Manager Jessica Brill at (202) 332-2275, ext 225.