Hines VA Medical Foster Home

I would like to share information about an exciting program available through the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital called the Medical Foster Home Program. The Medical Foster Home Program is an alternative for Veterans who are at risk for nursing home placement, or those who can no longer live alone due to medical conditions. Through this program, the Veteran lives in the home of an approved caregiver and pays a monthly fee to the caregiver for his or her care. In return, the caregiver provides a private bedroom, meals and snacks, around the clock supervision, and assistance with daily living needs. Moreover, this program affords the Veteran the opportunity to live in a family home with a warm and loving environment. The Program Coordinator provides support to the caregiver through regular visits, and the Veteran’s primary care needs are provided by our Home Based Primary Care team.

The goal is to expand the program to provide more options to our aging Veterans, we are currently seeking caregiver homes to serve Veterans in the Hines area. Medical Foster Homes must be located within 30 miles of the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital located at 5000 S. 5^th Avenue, Hines, IL. Or homes must be within 30 miles of the multiple Community Based Outpatient Clinics affiliated with Hines VA. All caregivers must go through an application and approval process, and homes must meet safety and cleanliness requirements.

If you or someone you know has an interest in becoming a Medical Foster Home caregiver, please contact the Medical Foster Home Coordinator, Samantha Tepper, at (708) 202-7878.

Sincerely,

Samantha Tepper

Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital