Family council grants applications now available in Michigan and Virginia!

April 11, 2012

The Consumer Voice is pleased to announce it is making pass-through grants available to independent family councils in Michigan and Virginia!

Independent family councils in nursing and skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities in Michigan and Virginia are invited to apply for funding to support family council activities, programming and other costs associated with running a family council. This is an opportunity for family councils to be creative, strengthen and empower their group!

Click here to learn more and to apply!

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