Chapter 1 - Introduction, Respite Care, External Personal Care & Residential Adult Day Care
Lesson A - Introduction
Lesson B - Respite Care
Lesson C - External Personal Care
Lesson D - Residential Day Services
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Chapter 2 - ***REVIEW QUESTIONS***
Lesson A - 3 Powerful Income SourcesGroup Homes Often Ignore
Three Income Sources Group Homes Often Ignore | Direct Care Training & Resource Center, Inc.
Group Living Course 1147 • Michigan AFC • 3 CEUs
Three Income Sources Group Homes Often Ignore
Learn how respite care, external personal care, and residential adult day services can become
powerful, ethical income sources for your Michigan Adult Foster Care home — without losing sight
of resident-centered care.
3 CEUs • Michigan Adult Foster CareOnline • Self-PacedProvider: Direct Care Training & Resource Center, Inc.
Respite Care as a Revenue Stream
Understand how structured respite care can fill unoccupied beds, support families, and
create predictable, well-documented income that aligns with Michigan AFC expectations.
External Personal Care Services
Explore opportunities to provide personal care services outside your group home walls —
and how to price, staff, and document them so they support, rather than strain, your core operation.
Residential Adult Day Services
Learn how to structure adult day services within a residential setting, including daily
routines, transportation considerations, and billing strategies that reflect Michigan norms.
Documentation & Marketing
Review how to communicate these offerings to referral sources, craft basic marketing messages,
and maintain records that support audits, payer reviews, and renewal of AFC licensure.
What You’ll Gain
3 CEUs approved for Michigan Adult Foster Care continuing education.
Clarity on three commonly ignored income sources and how they fit into group home life.
Practical examples for pricing, staffing, and scheduling respite, external care, and day services.
Documentation tips that support compliance and justify reimbursement to payers and families.
Confidence to discuss new offerings with case managers, guardians, and referral partners.
This Michigan Adult Foster Care CEU course is designed for any small assisted living model,
including Adult Foster Care homes, Adult Family Care Homes, and similar group living environments
where leadership wants to strengthen financial stability while honoring resident needs.
