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CFGH is awarded Trillium’s Valued Providers Seal

Cape Fear Group Homes, Inc. is honored to receive Trillium’s Valued Providers Seals. Trillium Health Resources is a leading specialty care manager (LME/MCO) for individuals with substance use, mental illness and intellectual/developmental disabilities in eastern North Carolina. To receive the Green, Blue, Orange, Yellow and Gold seals, providers must first demonstrate quality services and meet rigorous operational criteria. This includes a comprehensive application process encompassing credentialing, confirmation with Division of Health Benefits (DHB) on any existing provider issues, and onsite visits. Trillium also initiates audits and monitoring activities on a scheduled and ad hoc basis. Each provider contract may include specific expectations regarding wait time for appointments, staff training, and member communications to ensure we are in compliance with the goals of NC Medicaid.

While these are the basic requirements, Trillium recognizes many of our providers’ efforts extend far beyond these checked boxes. Trillium’s Valued Providers Seal Program helps formally commend these providers for doing all they can to help strengthen our communities and provide quality care to our members.

Jessica Hicks joins CFGH as Supported Employment Program Director

Cape Fear Group Homes Inc., is proud to welcome Jessica Hicks as our Supported Employment Program Director. Jessica will be overseeing the operations in Guilford, Forsythe, Durham, Alamance, Davidson and Wake areas. She has been serving as the Assistant Director over the Guilford and Alamance offices. She is a welcome addition to our Executive Team.
L-R Ed Walsh, Executive Director; Courtney Horton, Program Director- New Hanover, Onslow, Craven, Columbus; Jessica Hicks

CFVS awarded Certificate of Appreciation from NC Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services

“From the bottom of our hearts, please accept our most sincere thanks for working with our staff at Vocational Rehabilitation.

Thank you so much for all you do- all the employer visits, meeting at client’s homes, navigating medical or mental health crises, putting out fires, being a mentor, teacher, personal shopper, fashion designer, good cop, bad cop, nurse, sometimes a chauffeur and truly being an extended part of their family in helping them grow toward their goals!

We thank you for braving the pandemic and continuing to work on the front lines during this crazy, ‘unprecedented’ (aren’t you tired of hearing that?) time. You often go above and beyond to help each person with their individual and sometimes specialized needs and NEVER give up! We know it is not always glamorous, nor easy, but know that YOU are making a BIG difference in someone’s life daily, and YOU ARE APPRECIATED!

Thank you for seeing the ABILITY of these employees, instead of their limitations. We are eternally grateful for your kindness, your time and continued support.

It may be small and could never be enough, but please accept this Certificate of Appreciation and Recognition as a Distinguished Employer in promoting disability awareness and inclusion, and opportunity for all.”

Your friends at Vocational Rehabilitation in Morehead City and New Bern, NC.

Cape Fear Group Homes, Inc. receives grant from the Cape Fear Memorial Foundation

On September 23, 2020, the Board of Directors of Cape Fear Memorial Foundation approved a grant of $30,000 to Cape Fear Group Homes Inc., a fully licensed, private, not-for-profit, 501(c)3 organization. Mrs. Anita Ford, Project Development Coordinator at Cape Fear Group Homes, led the effort to apply for this grant.  Ed Walsh, Executive Director says, “We are grateful to receive these funds specifically for the expansion of our new Wilmington facility.”  

The new location is 102 Old Eastwood Rd, Unit D2 in Wilmington NC. The Administrative offices, Cape Fear Vocational Services Wilmington offices, and our Life Enhancement Center are now in one place! We will be announcing plans for an Open House after the COVID pandemic is over.

Anna Erwin, President, Cape Fear Memorial Foundation, says “The Directors of Cape Fear Memorial Foundation are pleased to support you as you serve our community and wish you continued success”

Cape Fear Memorial Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, NC that was founded in 1996.  Its primary purpose is to serve the health and medical needs of the people of Southeastern North Carolina. It supports not-for-profit organizations providing health and medical services and health education.  Funding programs and organizations that promote health education, disease prevention, and provide direct medical and health services has been, and continues to be the priority of the foundation’s granting philosophy.  For more information visit www.cfmfdn.org.

Cape Fear Group Homes, Inc A fully licensed, private, not-for-profit, 501(c)3 organization, Cape Fear operates ICF-IID group homes in Wilmington. Cape Fear also operates a day program and administrative office on Kerr Avenue. In addition to residential support, Cape Fear offers occupational development, employment services, and community inclusion programs is committed to help people reach their optimum potential in becoming active community members through our person-centered program of goal development and skill acquisition.  We strongly believe that personal growth and development is the key to our services; therefore, our focus is on assisting people in finding their voices and developing skills to discover their unique place in the community. For more information visit www.capefeargh.org

Lawahna Corbett – a shining star

Lawahna Corbett began her career with Cape Fear Group Homes 12 years ago. Quiet and reserved, she came to work every day determined to learn all she could.

This young lady’s work ethic has remained the same from the beginning, clients first, always.  As a single mom of 3 she had to pass up certain promotions to be there for her kids, but still exhibited growth and resilience in both her professional and personal life.  Now that all her children are older, she finally accepted the 1st Shift Coordinator position at Robin Hood Group Home in 2019.  Lawahna knew the time was right. She was determined to move forward in her career and was finally ready to show her skills.  She has rapport with parents and staff, with her soft spoken and steady leadership and has earned respect in her role with her gentle personality and caring spirit .   

During this COVID-19 PANDEMIC Lawahna has never wavered as a reliable employee, adjusting to all the changes with a positive attitude as a team player.  She made it a priority to maintain a normal schedule for our clients. She has been a strong leader, guiding the staff to understand the changes that were needed and  creative ways to make them happen. 

Thank you Lawahna Corbett. You are truly a shining star for the entire Cape Fear Group Homes family!  

Submitted by Ansylene Mitchell, QP (Ms. Angie)

Ed Walsh, Executive Director CFGH

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