Group Living Course 1207 - Using a Community Newsletter to Build Credibility
A simple, monthly newsletter can make a powerful impact on the rep & success of your group home, serving as a bridge between your organization and the community it serves. Here's what you need to do.
Approved for 4 MI CEUs | National Application
Lesson 1-B: Building Trust and Community: The Power of a Group Home Newsletter
Lesson 1-C: The Power of a Community Newsletter for Marketing a Group Home
Lesson 1-D: Cautions for Group Homes When Preparing Newsletters
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Chapter 2: The Course Review
Lesson 2-A: The Review
Using a Community Newsletter to Build Credibility | Direct Care Training & Resource Center, Inc.
Staff Training • Michigan AFC • 4 CEUs
Group Living Course 1207 – Using a Community Newsletter to Build Credibility
Discover how a simple, consistent community newsletter can elevate the reputation of your group home,
strengthen trust with neighbors and referral sources, and highlight resident life in a respectful, compliant way.
Learn how to choose a focus, set a realistic schedule, and decide what content belongs in a
community newsletter so it supports your mission and your Michigan Adult Foster Care program.
Build Trust With Neighbors & Referrers
Use your newsletter to communicate clearly with neighbors, case managers, discharge planners,
and other partners so they see your group home as transparent, stable, and resident-focused.
Protect Privacy & Stay Compliant
Review cautions specific to group homes: consent, photos, clinical details, and messaging that
protects resident dignity while still showcasing positive stories and activities.
What You’ll Gain
4 CEUs approved for Michigan Adult Foster Care & group living continuing education.
A practical framework for planning and writing a recurring community newsletter.
Strategies for using newsletters to improve community relationships and boost referrals.
Clear guidance on content do’s and don’ts, including resident privacy and dignity.
A stronger story about your home’s values, culture, and everyday successes.
This Group Living Course 1207 is part of Direct Care Training & Resource Center, Inc.’s
Michigan Adult Foster Care CEU catalog and supports your efforts to maintain a respected,
community-connected group home.