THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 12, 2022 Page 7 Adult Foster Care of the North Shore earns top accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities G LOUCESTER – Adult Foster Care of the North Shore (AFCNS) is proud to have received an unconditional three-year certification from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). AFCNS earned the top qualification for the second time in a row. AFCNS has more than 350 clients with significant disabilities living in private homes in Essex County. AFCNS Founder/Program Director Cynthia C. Bjorlie, M.D. is proud of the teamwork that went into achieving this accreditation. “AFCNS has demonstrated that it meets international standards for quality and is committed to pursuing excellence. Our staff has worked incredibly hard to maintain this accreditation, undergoing a series of reviews and ensuring that the programs and services we offer are of the highest quality for our clients and their families.” As a MassHealth-funded program, AFCNS provides a wide range of solutions for its clients and their caregivers. These include family, health and social support programs and on-call support available 24/7. Eligible caregivers also receive MassHealth-funded payments through the program. Breakheart Reservation on Aug. 24 O U.S. Navy Band coming to n Wednesday, August 24, the Friends of Breakheart are hosting the U.S. Navy Band. The Band is coming from Rhode Island and PLACE YOUR BETS | FROM PAGE 5 residents cannot bet on Massachusetts colleges and universities “unless they are involved in a collegiate tournament,” according to the bill. March Madness, for example, is fair game for betting on Massachusetts schools. The bill outlines three licensing categories: in-perwill arrive at about 3 p.m. to set up. The Friends of Breakheart will serve them supper and the concert will begin at 6 p.m. The program will consist of a mix of son wagering at casinos with some digital and mobile application options, in-person wagering at live or simulcast horse racing facilities, and fully mobile or digital wagering. Lawmakers incorporated what they said were myriad consumer protections into their bill, like not allowing people to use credit cards to place bets. Licensed mobile applications and digital platforms must also “promipopular music, old favorites and patriotic themes. All are welcome to this free concert, and if you are planning to attend, please bring a chair! nently display” information for a problem gambling hotline, which will be overseen by the state Department of Public Health. It is estimated that Massachusetts could reap from $60-65 million annually in new tax revenue. About Adult Foster Care of the North Shore AFCNS was founded in 2001 to provide financial, emotional and clinical support solutions for families who need care for a disabled or chronically ill loved one. AFCNS is a single-focused agency that is dedicated to keeping clients happy, healthy and engaged in the community. For more information, please visit www.adultfostercarens.com. Deanna Benjamin Office Manager Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma
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