COUNCIL ON AGING - ORANGE COUNTY THE A NONPROFIT TRADE ASSOCIATION HEALTHCARE AMERICAN BOARD OF HOME CARE (ABHC) Avoid Costly Mistakes When Hiring a Caregiver For Peace of Mind Select a Caregiver for Your Loved-One from a Certified Member of The American Board of Home Care American Board of Home Care Member Agencies are Vetted and Certified to Provide Caregivers that are: Employees of the Member Agency Carefully Screened and Criminal Background Checked Bonded & Covered by Workers' Compensation Insurance Member Agency Pays Caregiver's State and Federal Payroll Taxes Did You Know: As of January 1, 2016 all home care agencies must be licensed by the State. All American Board of Home Care Member Agencies will be licensed. If you privately hire a caregiver, you are subject to the same laws and rules as a home care agency and penalties & fines for failure to comply. To Find an American Board of Home Care Member Agency in Your Neighborhood Visit the Orange County Chapter at: http://americanboardofhomecare.org Or Call: (877) 436 - 5259 Council On Aging-Orange County | 714-479-0107 | www.coaoc.org Answers Guide 2016 39http://www.americanboardofhomecare.org http://www.coaoc.org