About Us
You are not alone.
Although each family and client has a unique set of circumstances, we will meet you where you are.
We work hard to gain the trust of each client. As with any trusting relationship, the caregiver and client must be a good match to reach a healthy comfort level. Our unique management approach allows for complete oversight of the client experience to ensure the caregiver-client match is a great fit.
Why families across Michigan trust Our Family Friend
• Locally owned and operated since 2013, with offices in Chelsea and Jackson
• Fully insured, with every caregiver background-checked and matched by a dedicated Client Care Manager
• Ongoing, state-approved caregiver training through our CareAcademy partnership
• Recognized by Michigan Celebrates Small Business — 2018 Best Small Business Award and 2019 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch
• Signature programs: Vern’s Place respite care, our Emergency Response Team, and Moose, our certified therapy dog
Our Team
Dee Petry
Chief Executive Officer and Owner
Brittany Morrell
Vice President of Client Care Services
Allison Perry
Director of Operations
Jamie Guenther
Senior Client Care Manager
Brenden Hatto
Marketing & Talent Acquisition Manager
Grace Jacobusse
Client Care Manager
Stacy Kudlak
Client Care Manager
Joyce Olsowy
Billing Manager
Aliyah Starnes
Emergency Response Team Lead & Trainer
Sue White
Office Manager
Seth Petry
Payroll/Benefits Coordinator
Theresa Phillips
Client Care Specialist
Megan Roberts
Emergency Response Team
MOOSE
Certified Therapy Dog
This could be YOU!
Logan Reppert
Client Experience Ambassador
Our Caregivers
We believe in investing in our caregivers. We make sure all of our caregivers are background checked annually, trained, and supervised by a care manager. They are also fully insured. We provide our caregivers with excellent pay and benefits, which allows us to attract the best caregivers in the industry.
In addition, our partnership with CareAcademy means that all of our caregivers go through continuous online state-approved training, CareAcademy’s award-winning online training school for caregivers gives access to hundreds of courses. This allows our caregivers to be trained in the most up-to-date strategies and techniques when working with our clients.
Investing in our caregivers translates to investing in our clients!
