Rise & Shine is proud to provide a new way of caregiving.
We believe in promoting good vibes, positive energy, and valuing the work experience of our staff. We appreciate every employee for who they are and the work they do to enrich out clients’ lives.
We have also ensured that we have a team of professionals, including our Director of Nursing and our in-house Behavior Specialist, who take a symbiotic and holistic approach to providing Person-Centered care to each individual client.
Our Timeline
Cindy befriended a patient while she worked for a social service agency in town. He was homeless and in need of significant medical care.
Cindy quits her job to take care of her friend. John & Cindy commit to ensuring their friend has a safe place to live.
John & Cindy license their home at Elderberry to be an Adult Foster Care home and take on one more client in addition to their friend. They have their babies, Carter and Natalie, while caring for their two clients.
Cindy opens 57th St. house as a foster home and welcomes 5 more clients! John & Cindy move out of Elderberry and have Resident Managers at each home.
Cindy receives residential and day program licenses and creates Rise & Shine agency.
In June, she opened the 71st Street home for two clients needing emergency placement.
In August, she is asked to take over a group home on 49th Street that was closing.
In September & October, both Elderberry & 57th St foster licenses change to group home licenses.
In March, Cindy takes over an adult foster home on Barger St. The live-in caregiver had abandoned the clients. Cindy staffed the home with 24/7 care until she was able to open up the Cole house for them to move into.
In June, Cindy opens the A street house to reduce the capacity of 57th St (which had 5 clients) so that the homes all had a max capacity of 3 clients.
In October, Cindy moves the 49th Street house to Watermark Drive. The 49th Street house officially became known as Watermark.
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