Let me add my gratitude and appreciation for the quality of care the companions provide, which of course would not be possible without your judgment and management.

Care for You is family owned and operated. Our family support and eldercare Companion Program offers services that in the past were often provided by immediate or extended family members. Unfortunately, extended families are not as available as they used to be, especially in urban settings. And in today’s fast-paced environment it’s often a challenge just meeting the needs of the immediate family, without running across town to look in on Mom or Dad.

At Care for You we feel there is a real benefit in having a service that grows with the needs of the individual. First and foremost, we recognize that for a support program to work for you it must be comprehensive and flexible. Many organizations offer “companion programs,” but they are typically rigid, provide a narrow scope of services, and are set up for the convenience of the provider.

The Care for You program contains several key features:

• Most services are “one-on-one,” so you’ll know that the person who came yesterday is the same person who will be there today.
• Companion services are staffed with our own employees, unlike many agencies who use registries to staff work. This is just one part of our quality-based, services delivery model.
• For certain services that typically fall into the “one time only” category, Care for You has a network of professionals with whom we have established strategic partnerships. These professionals and services include: legal, carpentry, landscaping, and special “hoarder services” to name a few.

Care for You hires only qualified individuals. Candidates for employment with CfY complete an extensive application that includes a multi-dimensional self assessment. Candidates are typically interviewed by more than one CfY manager, and reference checks include both prior employment and criminal background checks. Upon employment, Care for You Companions are oriented to the Company and trained in the CfY client-centric approach to service delivery. All CfY employees participate in regular, periodic training sessions. This allows for “cross-client” sharing and problem solving, and provides for an in-depth understanding of commonly encountered situations.

Care for You is an active member and participant in the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce and Grass Roots Organization for the Wellbeing of Seniors (GROWS).

Care for You is the one company you can turn to for all of your non-medical needs.