With the new year in full swing, we have set new goals for the Hartwood Foundation and we will strive to meet and exceed them. Within the goals of this newsletter, we aim to provide more content and provide a better understanding of our mission within the community and support for our residents.

Spotlight: Southampton Group Home

IMPORTANT!

The bottom line is that we want our supporters to reach out as soon as possible to their senators and delegates (send emails, leave voice messages, talk to their Legislative Assistants, etc.) on the “money committees” listed below and ask that they support the rate increases identified in the Burns and Associates study for ALL Medicaid Waiver services not just those included in the governor’s proposed budget.

And the House Appropriations “Sub” Committee members are:

From our Residential Services Director, Eric Freeman, “Mr. Butcher's positive attitude helps motivate his team members and co-workers. Mr. Butcher will go above and beyond, is very flexible with his schedule and will fill in to work direct care when necessary. He is always helping others and working toward the agency goals. Mr. Butcher demonstrates respect for all individuals we support in our homes and the staff he supervises.”