Dependable. Caring. Trustworthy. These are the three characteristics that Julie uses to describe her Direct Support Professional, Rafael Lara Reyes. Julie especially appreciates Rafael on days that are difficult. She says, I can be having a bad day, and his sense of humor always cheers me up. When I...
Consumer Direct Care Network has updated the Provider Directory for Florida. This directory works to connect participants (service recipients) with available, local caregivers who can support them to stay independent and healthy in their home and community. To access the directory, click: https://providers.consumerdirectcare.com/ Whether you’re a participant seeking caregiver support, or...
“Vote as if your life depends on it… because it does.” – Justin Dart. This quote not only emphasizes our responsibility to exercise our civil right to vote, it also communicates that securing our rights and freedoms is a continued effort. Preserving the dignity of all people and defining...
During Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week, we salute the 4,500,000+ direct support professionals (DSP) who provide the services needed for individuals with disabilities and older adults to maintain independence at home and in the community. This is often challenging work that is not glamorous, recognized, or highly paid. Nevertheless,...
Today marks the 28th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA is legislation that set out to ensure that people with disabilities enjoy equal access in all areas of public life. This includes equal access to jobs, schools, transportation and all places that are open to...
The Care Network understands how important Direct Support Professionals (DSP) are to helping people maximize their independence in their home and community. Across the nation, dedicated DSPs provide essential caregiving and give individuals the needed support to live the life they want. We invite you to nominate a caregiver...
We care about your health and safety. Hurricane Irma is on its way to Florida and we know you have many worries. We want you to get paid on time and have one less worry. To help you get paid on time, you now have one an extra week...
Early in 2015, the Executive team established an annual award to recognize our companies’ top performers. The third annual President’s Award for Excellence acknowledges five employees from our network of companies, for their accomplishments in 2016. We asked Managers to nominate one employee each and from this field the Executive...
On Wednesday, our team spent five hours with LifeNet4Families to serve breakfast and dinner for homeless families. 200 hungry individuals received a warm, nutritious meal. LifeNet4Families has been serving the hungry and homeless in Broward County for thirty years. By providing 1.4 million meals a year, many Floridians can experience full bellies...
The IRS requires that all 2016 W-2s be mailed to employees no later than January 31, 2017. Consumer Direct has mailed W-2s through the United States Postal Service. If you have not received your W-2 by February 16, 2017, please contact your program coordinator.