Who should take this course?

This course is designed for Michigan Adult Foster Care (AFC) owners, administrators, supervisors, and direct care staff who encounter residents, families, or colleagues whose needy and manipulative behavior disrupts the home and creates unnecessary trouble.

What will I learn in this Michigan AFC CEU course?

You will learn how to recognize patterns of the “needy troublemaker,” distinguish legitimate needs from disruptive attention-seeking, use communication and boundaries to prevent escalation, document incidents clearly, and know when to involve your administrator, licensing consultant, or mental health professionals.

Is this training approved for Michigan Adult Foster Care CEU credit?

Yes. This online course is part of Direct Care Training & Resource Center, Inc.’s Michigan Adult Foster Care CEU catalog and is structured to support AFC licensees and administrators in meeting ongoing training expectations.

Do I receive a certificate when I finish?

Yes. After successful completion of the lessons and final review questions, you can download a certificate of completion for your Michigan Adult Foster Care staff and personnel records.

INDIANA INSERVICE FOR ADULT FAMILY CARE HOME STAFF - DC – 1019 How to Detect and Deal with the Needy Troublemaker

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Course curriculum

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DC – 1019 How to Detect and Deal with the Needy Troublemaker
- Instructor Outline for Inservice DC - 1019
- DC - 1019 Attendance Acknowledgement

Recognizing the Needy Troublemaker

Learn how to identify behavior patterns that signal the “needy troublemaker” in an AFC environment— including constant complaints, splitting staff, and manipulating vulnerable residents or family members.

Professional Responses & Boundaries

Explore communication approaches that calm rather than inflame situations, establish clear limits, and maintain respect for the person without allowing them to dominate the household.

Documentation & Escalation

Strengthen your documentation habits, learn what to report to supervisors or licensing consultants, and understand when patterns of behavior may require care plan changes or outside intervention.

What You’ll Gain

Michigan Adult Foster Care CEU credit toward your ongoing staff training requirements.
A practical framework for identifying and responding to “needy troublemaker” behavior in AFC settings.
Stronger communication skills that reduce conflict and protect resident dignity.
Guidance on documenting incidents so your AFC licensee and management are protected.
A downloadable certificate of completion for Michigan AFC personnel and compliance records.

Start Learning

This training is part of Direct Care Training & Resource Center, Inc.’s Michigan Adult Foster Care CEU catalog and is built to support a calm, predictable, and fair group living environment for residents and staff alike.