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<a href="https://www.griswoldhomecare.com/franchising/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-vivian-vance-fulfilled-her-lifes-purpose-with-griswold-home-care-2718634" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Griswold Home Care</a>, the non-medical home care franchise with 170 locations, gives entrepreneurs the opportunity to provide an essential and meaningful service as the growing senior population creates a steadily increasing need for quality home care. Today, the brand has expanded into 30 states across the country, thanks to the dedication and hard work of its franchisees. In addition to giving its owners the opportunity to run a strong business,&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/griswoldhomecare">Griswold Home Care</a> makes it easy for those passionate franchisees to exit the system when they have realized their investment and are ready to retire.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivian-vance-1a863851?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-vivian-vance-fulfilled-her-lifes-purpose-with-griswold-home-care-2718634" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Vivian Vance</a>, a Griswold Home Care owner with 25 years of experience running the business in the Poconos, is one of those passionate franchisees ready to start the next chapter of her life.<h4>The Journey to Griswold Home Care</h4>Vance was first introduced to Griswold through a former coworker who started working at a nearby Griswold Home Care office and loved the brand. “When I saw there was an opening at that corporate-owned office, I applied and started working there as a manager in 1997,” she said. “I had a little bit of a background in home care on a personal basis and had cared for elderly people in the neighborhood who had dementia. Although not always easy, I found it to be very rewarding to help them and their families. At the time, I didn’t even know there was such a thing as non-medical home care.”Founded in 1982 as the first non-medical home care franchise in the United States, Griswold Home Care is backed by&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/griswoldhomecare/as-the-demand-for-in-home-senior-care-increases-griswold-home-care-leads-the-pack-2715667">40 years of experience</a> providing quality home care to the elderly, disabled adults and individuals recovering from illnesses.&nbsp;In early 2000, Vance decided to invest in a Griswold Home Care franchise of her own, primarily due to a personal need for the brand’s unparalleled non-medical home care services. “The idea of franchising came about after I had been managing the corporate office for a few years,” she said. “My mother was living with me for the last years of her life, and as her health started to decline, I needed help just like the clients I was working with. But because I lived an hour away, I couldn't use my own Griswold caregiver and I had to use other companies. I experienced the good, the bad and the ugly. But, most importantly, I saw how much Griswold stood out from the crowd.”&nbsp;When Vance reached out to the Griswold team about opening an office in the Poconos, they were all for it.&nbsp;“A big reason I was attracted to Griswold to begin with was because of founder&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/griswoldhomecare/remembering-home-health-care-pioneer-dr-jean-griswold-on-world-ms-day-may-30th-2715866#featured">Dr. Jean Griswold</a> and her mission to deliver top-quality care,” said Vance. “Griswold works hard to screen caregivers and find a perfect match between the caregiver and the client, which prevents a lot of the issues I saw as a consumer. Griswold’s caregivers are dependable and reliable, which allows us to offer the best care possible. As a business owner, I was also drawn to Griswold’s compassion for the elderly and disbaled and their families. That really reflected my own desire to help those in my community.”<h4>A Meaningful and Enriching Path</h4>Over the past two and a half decades, Vance says there have been several milestones that stand out, but the most fulfilling part of&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/griswoldhomecare/why-franchisees-are-proud-to-be-a-part-of-griswold-home-care-2716873#featured">Griswold Home Care ownership</a> has been the connections she has made along the way.&nbsp;“In addition to helping clients, I’ve been able to employ hundreds, if not thousands, of caregivers over the years,” Vance said. “Many of those caregivers have been with me for 20 years, which is unheard of in this industry. I truly believe that longevity goes back to the team at Griswold — it is all related to Jean’s philosophy of showing caregivers the&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/griswoldhomecare/griswold-home-care-launches-care-with-us-campaign-to-shine-a-light-on-caregivers-2716293#featured">respect they deserve</a>. I also have to pass on a lot of credit to my office staff — they’ve been invaluable and I've been lucky to have them.”But of all the relationships Vance has formed, she says the most rewarding have been the ones with clients and family members. “From talking with them on that first call to helping them during the last days of their lives, I will treasure those experiences forever,” she said. “Those relationships have truly been the most fulfilling aspects of my career.”Vance says she has also found a lot of value in working with the community of elder care and the disabled, both through her business and as a volunteer. Vance has been involved with several organizations in the Poconos area, including the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pikepa.org/health___safety/elder_abuse_task_force/index.php?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-vivian-vance-fulfilled-her-lifes-purpose-with-griswold-home-care-2718634" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Elder Abuse Task Force</a> and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.volunteermonroe.org/agency/detail/?agency_id=50186&utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-vivian-vance-fulfilled-her-lifes-purpose-with-griswold-home-care-2718634" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Retired Senior Volunteer Program</a>. She also utilized the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jeangriswoldfoundation.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-vivian-vance-fulfilled-her-lifes-purpose-with-griswold-home-care-2718634" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Jean Griswold Foundation</a> — a public non-profit organization foundation created by Jean Griswold to support caregivers and better their lives — to donate to various fundraisers in her community.&nbsp;“I’ve always been very involved with the aging population in our community, speaking at senior center events, contributing to Altzhimer’s support groups, volunteering at hospice centers,” said Vance. “We’ve done a lot to raise awareness of topics like dementia care, hearing and vision loss, elder care legal issues, mental health issues and hospice care. It has been so rewarding to assist the aging community in any way I can, and Griswold ownership has been a big part of that.”&nbsp;<h4>Starting a New Chapter</h4>This year, at the age of 72, Vance decided it was time to embark on her next adventure: retirement. “I’ve known for a number of years that I was approaching and bypassing retirement age,” she said. “I started to make arrangements for exiting the system, and the Griswold corporate office has been&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/griswoldhomecare/how-a-griswold-home-care-ownership-transfer-fulfilled-two-dreams-at-once-2716306#featured">incredibly supportive</a> every step of the way.”Vance’s location was sold back to the Griswold corporate office, which will run the operation as a corporate-owned entity. “The transition was seamless for our clients — they were able to maintain service, and we retained our same caregivers,” she said. “That was very important to me, and the support from the team has been overwhelming. This experience was both an emotional transition and a logical one. The team made it as smooth as possible and even came up to visit us and lend a hand. This is the first franchise office that has been converted to a company-owned location, so in a lot of ways it was uncharted territory, but they did a phenomenal job.”&nbsp;Although it was an overall positive experience, Vance says leaving the business has certainly been bittersweet. “Turning over my baby has not been easy,” said Vance. “There are a lot of parts to this business that I will miss, especially working with my caregivers and clients. Some of our caregivers have already sent me cards and flowers, and the Griswold team arranged an open house for the caregivers and a retirement party for me. It was a wonderful way to bring everyone together and show caregivers how they would be included in the transition. Everyone has felt very supported.”<h4>A Life Full of “Griswoldness”</h4>Looking back at her career, Vance says Griswold Home Care ownership was never just a job — it was an opportunity to give back in a&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/griswoldhomecare/how-griswold-home-care-provided-a-more-meaningful-career-for-these-franchisees-amid-the-pandemic-2715838#featured">meaningful</a> way. Now, never one to slow down, Vance says she is already looking into ways she can continue to devote time and energy to the elderly.&nbsp;“My association with Griswold and working with the senior population has helped me grow in ways I never could have imagined,” Vance said. “They have given me more than I could ever have given to them. I started with Griswold when the brand was just 15 years old, and now it is enjoying its 40th year. I’m most happy to have created some good in the world over the past 25 years, and I’m incredibly proud to be part of the Griswold Home Care family.”Franchise opportunities range from $108,181-$181,431, including a $49,500 franchise fee. For more information about franchising with Griswold, please visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.griswoldhomecare.com/franchising/investment-info/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-vivian-vance-fulfilled-her-lifes-purpose-with-griswold-home-care-2718634" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.griswoldhomecare.com/franchising/investment-info/.</a>

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After 25 years of giving back to the elderly community as a dedicated franchisee with the non-medical home care company, Vance has been able to seamlessly exit the system and head into retirement thanks to the support of the Griswold corporate team.

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<a href="https://www.griswoldcare.com/">Griswold</a>, the non-medical in-home care franchise, is celebrating a milestone year in the&nbsp;<a href="https://activatedinsights.com/articles/activated-insights-announces-2026-best-of-home-care-award-winners/">2026 Best of Home Care Awards</a>, earning top national recognition across both franchisee-specific and industry-wide categories. Most notably,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyrhawkins">Gary Hawkins</a>, owner of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.griswoldcare.com/berks-county/">Griswold Home Care for Berks County, Pennsylvania</a>, has been named the No. 1 home care provider in the country out of more than 4,300 participating locations.The honors, presented annually by Activated Insights, are based entirely on third-party Caregiver and Client satisfaction surveys. This year, Griswold achieved:<ul><li>No. 1 Client Net Promoter Score (Franchise Category)</li><li>No. 1 Client Satisfaction (Franchise Category)</li><li>No. 1 Caregiver Employee Net Promoter Score (Industry-Wide)</li><li>No. 1 Caregiver Satisfaction (Industry-Wide)</li></ul>“It’s a big deal, especially this year,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-ericksen-32b75a77">Matt Ericksen</a>, vice president of sales and operations at&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/griswold/info">Griswold</a>. “Gary has been operating for 37 years, and he is a great example of why Griswold has embraced these awards and how franchisees see them drive their business success, both from a growth standpoint and a recognition of what they’ve always done right. It’s been a record year for us — just for the number of awards given overall for the brand, and the top spot being won by Griswold.”<h2>A 37-Year Legacy Comes Full Circle</h2>For Hawkins, the recognition is deeply personal. “We really just wanted feedback from the Clients and Caregivers,” Hawkins said. “So getting this award after 37 years for doing something we’ve always done is very nice.”Hawkins’ journey with Griswold began in 1989, when he served as director of residential services for a company that supported individuals with developmental disabilities. At the time, he was overseeing more than 50 group homes when he learned of an opportunity to open a Griswold office in Berks County.“I went down and got interviewed, and I liked what I heard, but I was still unsure if I wanted to leave my comfortable job,” he said. “After I met founder Jean Griswold, I knew I wanted to do this. There was something about her that was overwhelming. She was talking to me about her vision, her dreams, and her hopes. I really fell in love. Thirty-seven years later, I am still carrying her dream.”Leaving the security of corporate leadership was daunting. “The idea of having to start a business from the ground up, with no Caregivers or Clients, was scary,” Hawkins said. “I remember that first morning, looking at the office and thinking, ‘Oh my God, what do I do now?’”He printed flyers. He educated his community about non-medical home care. He hired his first Caregiver, who stayed with him for 26 years. “We treat our people so well that the average time a Caregiver stays with us is 15 years,” Hawkins said. “I have three people who have been with me since the beginning.”<h2>Built on Love, Compassion, and Community</h2>Today, Griswold's growth in Berks County is largely driven by word-of-mouth referrals. At the heart of his office’s success is a philosophy rooted in&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/griswold/how-griswold-has-grown-and-evolved-over-40-years-2723561">Jean Griswold’s original mission</a>.“We treat our Caregivers and our Clients like family,” Hawkins said. “When Caregivers thank me for giving them a job, I’ll stop them halfway through and tell them, ‘No, thank you for helping us carry on Jean’s philosophy.’ We aren’t any of the other companies — we are based on love, compassion, and caring. That comes down to how we treat people and each other. I’ve been in this for over five decades. It’s all about helping others.”When he learned he had been named the No. 1 provider in the country, Hawkins was overwhelmed.“Last year I was number 11, and I was really thinking about where I would be this year,” he said. “I couldn’t believe it — I cried. I recorded the announcement on my phone. I was totally blown away. We had finally been recognized for something that we’ve done for over 30 years. I attribute that award to our staff, our Caregivers, and Jean Griswold. Jean would be thrilled. If she were alive, she would be so proud.”<h2>Third-Party Validation of a 40-Year Vision</h2>The Best of Home Care Awards, presented annually by&nbsp;<a href="https://activatedinsights.com/">Activated Insights</a>, are determined exclusively through third-party satisfaction surveys completed by both Clients and Caregivers. Participating agencies must meet strict eligibility requirements, including achieving a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 8.75 out of 10. Results are benchmarked against other providers at the regional and national levels using a formula-based scoring methodology, ensuring agencies are measured objectively against their peers. Because the awards are based entirely on direct feedback — not nominations or internal reporting — they are widely regarded as one of the most credible and respected recognitions in the home care industry.“It’s all based on Caregiver and Client surveys,” Ericksen said. “The Best of Home Care Awards are third-party validation of Jean’s original vision for the brand, and our owners continue to pick up that torch and carry it and validate our brand.”Beyond Hawkins’ individual achievement, the brand itself received confirmation that it holds the highest Caregiver and Client satisfaction scores among franchise competitors. “We’ve always coached to outcomes — are your Caregivers and Clients happy? If you follow that, the results speak for themselves,” Ericksen said. “That’s why we set a new record every year for awards and recognition.”<h2>Raising the Standard in Home Care</h2>With record-breaking participation, top national rankings, and industry-leading satisfaction scores, Griswold’s 2026 Best of Home Care recognition underscores what the brand has prioritized for more than four decades:&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/griswold/griswold-celebrates-national-caregivers-day-by-announcing-winter-scholarship-winners-through-the-jean-griswold-foundation-2731484#featured">people first</a>.“It was all based on that concept that was created by Jean,” Ericksen said. “We are here to help each other. That is the philosophy that I go by and live by.”<a href="https://1851franchise.com/griswold/griswold-closes-out-2025-with-record-franchise-growth-and-positions-brand-for-continued-momentum-in-2026-2731320#featured">As Griswold continues to grow nationwide</a>, the message remains clear: when Caregivers and Clients are treated like family, excellence follows.To find out more information on costs to buy a Griswold franchise, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/griswold/info">https://1851franchise.com/griswold/info</a>.

The leading in-home care franchise has earned top national honors for Client and Caregiver satisfaction, with Berks County franchisee Gary Hawkins named the highest-rated provider in the country.

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<a href="https://www.griswoldcare.com/">Griswold</a>, the non-medical in-home care franchise with more than four decades of experience serving families nationwide, has been named a&nbsp;<a href="https://activatedinsights.com/articles/activated-insights-announces-2026-best-of-home-care-award-winners/">2026 Best of Home Care Endorsed National Provider</a>, a prestigious recognition awarded by&nbsp;<a href="https://activatedinsights.com/">Activated Insights</a>.The Endorsed National Provider title is one of the biggest achievements in the Best of Home Care program. It means a national home care company has earned high satisfaction scores and hit high service quality goals across many of its locations. It shows the company delivers a consistently high standard of care throughout its network. The recognition is based entirely on independent third-party satisfaction surveys completed by Clients and Caregivers.For&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/griswold/info">Griswold</a>, the endorsement reinforces a legacy dating back to founder&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/griswold/how-griswold-has-grown-and-evolved-over-40-years-2723561">Jean Griswold’s original mission</a>: providing compassionate, relationship-driven care that allows seniors to live independently at home.“It’s all based on Caregiver and Client surveys,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-ericksen-32b75a77">Matt Ericksen</a>, vice president of sales and operations. “The Best of Home Care Awards are third-party validation of Jean’s original vision for the brand, and our owners continue to pick up that torch and carry it and validate our brand.”<h2>A National Standard for Care</h2>The Best of Home Care Endorsed National Provider award is granted to organizations that demonstrate exceptional performance across the key satisfaction metrics measured by Activated Insights, including Caregiver engagement, Client satisfaction and overall service quality.Unlike recognition programs based on nominations or internal reporting, the Best of Home Care Awards rely entirely on feedback from those closest to the care experience — the Clients receiving services and the Caregivers delivering them. Agencies must meet strict scoring thresholds and consistently outperform industry benchmarks to qualify.Because of this rigorous methodology, the endorsement signals that Griswold’s standards of care are not limited to individual offices but are reflected across the brand’s nationwide network.“We’ve always coached to outcomes — are your Caregivers and Clients happy?” Ericksen said. “If you follow that, the results speak for themselves.”<h2>Carrying Forward Jean Griswold’s Vision</h2>Founded in 1982 by Jean Griswold, the company pioneered the concept of non-medical in-home care built on compassion, dignity and personal connection. That philosophy continues to shape how the organization operates today.Across its franchise system,&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/why-these-care-professionals-continue-to-grow-with-griswold-22-years-later-2723735">Griswold offices prioritize building long-term relationships with Caregivers and Clients</a>, emphasizing respect, consistency and support. For many franchise owners, the brand’s culture of care translates directly into the satisfaction scores that drive recognitions like the Best of Home Care awards.“It was all based on that concept that was created by Jean,” Ericksen said. “We are here to help each other. That is the philosophy that we go by and live by.”<h2>Recognition That Reflects Real Experiences</h2>Because the Best of Home Care program is built on verified feedback from Clients and Caregivers, the Endorsed National Provider designation carries significant credibility within the home care industry.The surveys measure satisfaction across several performance categories, including communication, reliability, Caregiver professionalism and overall Client experience. Providers that achieve top-tier scores across these metrics are recognized as leaders in delivering quality home care.For Griswold, the endorsement highlights the strength of a franchise network built around a shared mission of helping families navigate aging with dignity and support.<h2>A People-First Approach to Growth</h2>With the need for senior care constantly rising across the country, Griswold’s earning the Best of Home Care Endorsed National Provider title shows the brand’s dedication to keeping quality high, even as it grows.For more than 40 years, the company has focused on creating meaningful relationships between Caregivers and Clients — an approach that continues to set the brand apart in an increasingly competitive home care landscape.“When Caregivers and Clients are treated like family, excellence follows,” Ericksen said.With national recognition and a mission rooted in compassion, Griswold continues to demonstrate that high-quality care begins with putting people first.To find out more information on costs to buy a Griswold franchise, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/griswold/info">https://1851franchise.com/griswold/info</a>.

The Best of Home Care Endorsed National Provider award confirms what Griswold has been doing for four decades: providing compassionate, Client-focused non-medical in-home care. 

Griswold Named 2026 Best of Home Care Endorsed National Provider

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BLUE BELL, Pa.&nbsp;—&nbsp;<a href="https://www.griswoldcare.com/">Griswold</a> is kicking off 2026 with recognition from two well-known names in franchising: Entrepreneur and Franchise Business Review. The non-medical in-home care brand with more than 40 years of experience supporting families across the United States was named to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500">Entrepreneur’s 2026 Franchise 500</a> and also earned several honors from&nbsp;<a href="https://franchisebusinessreview.com/">Franchise Business Review</a>.<a href="https://griswoldhomecarefranchise.com/">Griswold’s</a> placement on the 2026 Franchise 500 reflects the brand’s continued momentum over the past several years. Published annually by Entrepreneur, the ranking evaluates franchise systems across areas such as growth, financial strength, and overall performance.“We’d like to thank everyone who has contributed, from the Home Office team to our entire nationwide franchise network and everyone in between,” the company said in a statement announcing the recognition.In addition to the Entrepreneur ranking,&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/griswold/info">Griswold</a> has also been named a 2026 Top Franchise by Franchise Business Review, an honor based entirely on feedback from franchise owners. The award recognizes franchisors that deliver strong support, effective leadership, and meaningful financial opportunities for their franchisees.Franchise Business Review also recognized Griswold with five additional awards based on feedback from more than 30,000 franchise owners nationwide, further reinforcing the strength of its system and franchisee experience. These honors include:<ul><li>Most Profitable Franchise</li><li>Top Recession-Resistant Franchise</li><li>Top Franchise</li><li>Top Franchise for Veterans</li><li>Top Franchise Culture</li></ul>“As we reflect on our growth, we are proud to celebrate Griswold being recognized with five awards from Franchise Business Review,” COO Steven Turner said. “Each award reflects the hard work, passion and commitment of our owners and staff that make Griswold stand out. We are grateful for our network and excited for what’s ahead in 2026.”The awards underscore what has helped Griswold keep growing: a support structure for franchisees, a culture rooted in care, and owners who are deeply connected to the communities they serve.ABOUT GRISWOLD:With over 200 locations across 31 states, Griswold is one of the country’s top home care companies, providing and referring professional, compassionate Caregivers around the clock. Griswold’s “Live Assured” promise gives both clients and their loved ones peace of mind, so they can live without the weight of worry. Griswold helps adults maintain quality of life despite advanced age, onset of illness or post-surgery recovery through services including companion care, home services, personal care and respite care. Founded by the late Jean Griswold in 1982, the company has maintained its founder’s profound sense of empathy for older and disabled adults and those living with chronic conditions. Griswold has been recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s 2026 Franchise 500® and named a 2023, 2024 and 2025 Best of Home Care® Endorsed National Provider. For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.griswoldcare.com">www.GriswoldCare.com</a> or call 215.402.0200.

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With more than four decades in home care, the brand continues to strengthen its network through consistent support, steady growth, and a focus on owner success.

Griswold Wraps up Q1 with National Recognition from Entrepreneur and Franchise Business Review

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BLUE BELL, Pa. —&nbsp;<a href="https://www.griswoldcare.com/">Griswold</a>, the leading non-medical in-home care franchise, announced the winter 2026 recipients of its National Caregiver Scholarship Program in honor of National Caregivers Day on Feb. 20, 2026. The program, administered in partnership with the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jeangriswoldfoundation.org/">Jean Griswold Foundation</a>, awarded its largest scholarship class to date, with 32 scholarships awarded totaling more than $73,000.“We are really excited for the Winter Scholarships winners — this was our biggest year ever,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-latini-61835b2">Sarah Latini</a>, director of the Jean Griswold Foundation. “It really shows how far the message of the opportunity and its impacts are reaching across the country.”The scholarship recipients represent Caregivers at many stages of their education and professional journeys — from those pursuing CNA training to others advancing into nursing, gerontology, behavioral health, and graduate-level health care programs.“We have a wonderful representation of both men and women at different stages of their careers,” Latini said. “Many of them were touched by a personal experience of caring for a loved one or somebody in the community that inspired them to advance their careers.”This year’s winter scholarship recipients include Caregivers from across the country who plan to use their awards to pursue education and training in high-need care fields. Below are those associated with Griswold offices nationwide:<ul><li>Aries J. (San Antonio, Texas) — pursuing board-certified behavior analyst coursework.</li><li>Ayris W. (Gwynn Oak, Maryland) — pursuing certified nursing assistant/high school diploma pathway.</li><li>Elias A. (Washington, D.C.) — pursuing certified nursing assistant training.</li><li>Ester C. (Plano, Texas) — pursuing advanced geriatric care education.</li><li>Eturnity S. (San Antonio, Texas) — pursuing physical therapist assistant program.</li><li>Garine "Gigi" G. (Atlanta, Georgia) — pursuing registered nurse degree.</li><li>Grace M. (Greensburg, Pennsylvania) — pursuing bachelor's degree in gerontology and aging services.</li><li>Joycy B. (Baltimore, Maryland) — pursuing registered nurse degree.</li><li>Kawana S. (Camden County, New Jersey) — pursuing Master of Science in Nursing.</li><li>Nadine C. (Camden County, New Jersey) — pursuing licensed practical nurse degree.</li><li>Paulina P. (Plano, Texas) — pursuing certified nursing assistant certification.</li><li>Rachel C. (Honolulu, Hawaii) — pursuing Master of Social Work.</li><li>Shachana M. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) — pursuing continuing education in nursing/care.</li><li>Symone B. (Cleveland, Ohio) — pursuing registered nurse degree.</li><li>Vilma F. (Montgomery County, Maryland) — pursuing certified medical assistant and Child Development Associate credential.</li></ul>Latini emphasized that the scholarship program is rooted in the values of Griswold’s founder — and in the belief that Caregiver education strengthens families and communities.“Dr. Jean Griswold believed in continuing one’s education throughout one’s life,” Latini said. “She herself got a PhD later in life and was always encouraging staff to advance in their careers. We feel strongly that we are continuing her legacy by providing scholarships for Caregivers. We really feel we are living out her legacy with this scholarship program.”The program also reflects the urgent workforce needs facing health care today, especially in nursing and direct care roles.“In the health care field, there is a strain and a need for people to enter the nursing field in particular,” Latini said. “We see the pipeline as a direct line to the nursing fields. There is a lot going on right now, and we know that these frontline workers are essential to our communities.”The Jean Griswold Foundation surpassed a major milestone in annual scholarship support last year, a benchmark it aims to reach again in 2026.“In 2025, we gave away over $100,000 in scholarships total,” Latini said. “It is our goal to give away the same amount in the next year. Since we started in 2022, we’ve given 135 scholarships, and that totals over $300,000 awarded overall.”Applications for the Summer 2026 scholarship cycle opened Feb. 1 and close on March 31, 2026. For more information about the National Caregiver Scholarship Program and eligibility, visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jeangriswoldfoundation.org/scholarship">https://www.jeangriswoldfoundation.org/scholarship</a>.&nbsp;Your support makes our Caregiver Scholarship possible:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jeangriswoldfoundation.org/donate#waystodonate">https://www.jeangriswoldfoundation.org/donate#waystodonate</a>.ABOUT THE JEAN GRISWOLD FOUNDATIONHonoring the founder of Griswold Home Care, Dr. Jean Griswold, The Jean Griswold Foundation is a public non-profit whose primary goal is to support Caregivers. Funds raised through private donors, corporations, franchisees, and employees will focus on Caregiver education through scholarships. The Jean Griswold Foundation believes that everyone deserves to age with dignity and the availability of quality Caregivers is the key to achieving this goal. By supporting the profession of caregiving in all its forms, communities across the nation will be happier and healthier places to live. For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.jeangriswoldfoundation.org">www.JeanGriswoldFoundation.org</a>.ABOUT GRISWOLDWith over 200 locations across 30 states, Griswold is one of the country’s top home care companies, providing and referring professional, compassionate Caregivers around the clock. Griswold’s “Live Assured” promise gives both clients and their loved ones peace of mind, so they can live without the weight of worry. Griswold helps adults maintain quality of life despite advanced age, onset of illness, or post-surgery recovery through services including companion care, home services, personal care, and respite care. Founded by the late Jean Griswold in 1982, the company has maintained its founder’s profound sense of empathy for older and disabled adults and those living with chronic conditions. Griswold has been recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s 2026 Franchise 500® and named a 2023, 2024 and 2025 Best of Home Care® Endorsed National Provider. For more information, visit<a href="http://www.griswoldcare.com">&nbsp;www.GriswoldCare.com</a> or call 215.402.0200.

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Caregiver Rachel Chai, a lifelong Hawaii resident and mother of two, is pursuing a master’s degree in social work while continuing to serve clients through&nbsp;<a href="https://www.griswoldcare.com/">Griswold</a>, the leading non-medical in-home care franchise. After nearly a decade working as a Caregiver, Chai was recently named a recipient of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jeangriswoldfoundation.org/">Jean Griswold Foundation</a> Scholarship Program, becoming the only awardee from Hawaii during the most recent cycle.Chai began caregiving in 2014 and developed an early passion for geriatrics while working in a nursing home. “I loved building relationships with our patients and we became really close,” she told&nbsp;<a href="https://alohastatedaily.com/2026/02/19/honolulus-rachel-chai-talks-caregiving/">Aloha State Daily</a>.She credits Griswold’s scholarship support with helping ease the financial burden of continuing her education and allowing her to focus more fully on her long-term goal of serving families through social work.“Being a divorced mom of two young children, I didn’t know how I was going to pay for school and living expenses, so finding out I got the scholarship really took a weight off my shoulders,” Chai said.Her dedication shows up in everyday moments, from staying with a client during a tsunami warning to creating meaningful experiences like a “girls’ night in” for those in her care.&nbsp;The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jeangriswoldfoundation.org/">Jean Griswold Foundation</a> Scholarship Program awarded 32 scholarships totaling more than $73,000 to Caregivers nationwide this year.Read the full article&nbsp;<a href="https://alohastatedaily.com/2026/02/19/honolulus-rachel-chai-talks-caregiving/">here</a>.&nbsp;To find out more information on Griswold or The Jean Griswold Foundation, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.griswoldcare.com/">https://www.GriswoldCare.com/</a> or <a href="https://www.JeanGriswoldFoundation.org/.">https://www.JeanGriswoldFoundation.org/.</a>&nbsp;

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