Cape Fear Group Homes is dedicated to providing ongoing options and opportunities to the people we serve in our group homes. We take pride in the fact we are always seeking to expand our knowledge base, skills, and continuing education. On July 28th, we participated in a Webinar presented by the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) about the Money Follows the Person (MFP) program.

The “No Frills MFP Transitional Coordination Training” was hosted by Steve Stromm, MFP Project Director and Tracy Pakornsawat, MFP Development Coordinator. MFP is a state project that helps NC Medicaid-eligible North Carolinians living in inpatient facilities to move into their own homes and communities with supports. Cape Fear Group Homes has a 4-bed Waiver Home for individuals who are a part of the MFP project or already have an Innovations Waiver Slot. For an information on MFP please visit https://medicaid.ncdhhs.gov/providers/programs-and-services/long-term-care/money-follows-person

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Cape Fear GH awarded $30,000 grant from Cape Fear Memorial Foundation

Cape Fear Group Homes, Inc., was pleased to announce a $30,000 grant from the Board of Directors of Cape Fear Memorial Foundation. The grant provided for the installation of 3,000 sq.feet of flooring for the main office and our Day Services program. We would like to show you the results of that grant and our beautiful new floors!

We are so grateful for this much needed update to our facility! The Grantee Reception was held Thursday November 3rd at Riverwalk Landing in Wilmington, NC.

Cape Fear Memorial Foundation is a private, non-operating foundation located in Wilmington, North Carolina. 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.
https://www.cfmfdn.org/about/

Cape Fear Vocational Consultant Kevin Cook presents “Principles of Disability Employment” for community partners in Southeast Asia.

Cape Fear Vocational Consultant Kevin Cook made a presentation on the principles of disability employment for community partners in Southeast Asia.
The December 18th webinar was attended by Asia Pacific Center for Disability, Yayasam Autisma Indonesia, Terapeutik, Kementerian Sosial Republik Indonesia, and individuals with disabilities and their families.
The focus was on techniques for effective job coaching, strategies for successful long-term employment, and the global applicability of strong vocational principles.
Kevin coordinated with Yayasam Autisma Indonesia regarding the creation of a pre-employment training for people in Indonesia. He is also working with Yayasam to develop a collaboration between North Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation and the Indonesian government as they seek to develop a new disability employment government program.
Cape Fear Group Homes and Vocational Services is honored to expand the impact of our mission and vision to individuals with disabilities throughout the world.

Cape Fear GH Awarded $4,000 Grant from Landfall Foundation

Cape Fear Group Homes is happy to announce that we have been awarded a 2021 Landfall Foundation Grant in the amount of 4,000 dollars. This money will be used to purchase much needed exercise equipment for our two ICF Group Homes!

The presentation ceremony was held on Thursday, November 4 at the Country Club of Landfall in Wilmington. CFGH Executive Director, Ed Walsh and CFGH Project Development Coordinator, Anita Ford accepted the check from Delores Rhodes, Chair of the Landfall Foundation Health & Welfare Sub Committee. We would like to also thank Linda Harootyan and Doris Chew, Co-Chairs of the Landfall Foundation Grants Committee and their team.

The Landfall Foundation was formed as a means for Landfall residents to thoughtfully and confidently extend support to greater Wilmington area non-profit organizations. Grants are awarded after our Grants Committee evaluates applications for projects and programs in the areas of the arts, education, health and welfare. This valuable contribution to smaller organizations, that are often underfunded, makes a major impact on the vital needs of our community. For more infomation visit: www.landfallfoundation.org

CFGH is a fully licensed, not-for-profit, 501(c)3 organization that operates two certified ICF-IDD group homes in Wilmington, NC. The homes are located in the Pine Valley and Greenfield Lake areas. Each home is staffed with fully trained direct support professional and serves six residents in each home.

The organization also operates a Life enhancement Center and a Supported Employment Lab on Old Eastwood Rd. Our program includes intensive training and support to assist each individual to attain their goals. We work with community partners to help enhance the lives of each participant and provide the structured opportunity to insure full community involvement. For more information visit: www.capefeargh.org

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.