Jasmine Rivera-Boucher Promoted to Director of Adult Foster Care at BFAIR

Katrina Cardillo • February 27, 2020

Feb. 26, 2020 (North Adams, MA) – Jasmine Rivera-Boucher has been promoted to the Director of Adult Foster Care (AFC) and Shared Living services.  The Director is responsible for the day to day operations of both programs, the development and implementation of the AFC/SL, accreditation, policies and procedures as well as the fiscal administration of the AFC department. The Director ensures all funder’s regulations are met which includes oversight of the referral and intake process in collaboration with DDS, DMH and other funding/referral sources.

According to Michelle Carleton, VP of BFAIR’s Residential Services, “Jasmine’s knowledge, energy, and enthusiasm for BFAIR’s AFC and Shared Living services made her the perfect choice for this well-deserved promotion.”

Prior to her promotion from Assistant Director, Rivera-Boucher worked at the Key Program in Pittsfield and graduated from MCLA with a degree in Psychology with a minor in Behavior Analysis. She also holds a degree in Gerontology from Maria College and certification as Dementia Friend Trainer.

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