Impart Alliance

04/11/2026

Free Caregiver Training in Manistique: Tuesday, Nov. 10

Do you help a parent, spouse, grandparent, or neighbor with meals, medications, getting around, or appointments? Then you’re a caregiver, even if you’ve never called yourself one. Many family caregivers don’t see themselves that way, but the care you give matters, and so do you.

Already working as a direct care worker? This is a chance to sharpen your skills in dementia care, safe transfers, and personal care, and to connect with others who do this work every day.

Thinking about a career in caregiving? Spend a day learning new skills alongside experienced caregivers and trainers, and find out whether direct care is the right path for you.

Join us for a day of stories and learning, hosted by The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, the Caregiver Incentive Project and Impart Alliance at Michigan State University. Everyone is welcome, new or experienced.

📅 Tuesday, Nov. 10, 9 AM to 3:30 PM
📍 Manistique Tribal Health Center, 5698 US-2 W, Manistique

Coffee, pastries, and lunch are provided, and every attendee goes home with a gait belt. Come for the full day or just the sessions that matter most to you.

Register through the Caregiver Incentive Project: form.jotform.com/262986318786174

Know someone caring for a loved one, or thinking about a career in care? Please share this with them!

03/11/2026

We’re in the classroom with the Vinculum Care team today! Training in person means more than learning new skills. It’s a chance to share experiences, swap stories from the field, and learn from one another. That sense of community is a big part of what makes direct care work so meaningful. Thank you, Vinculum Care, for learning alongside us!

Are you a Michigan employer interested in bringing IMPART Alliance training to your team? Visit impartalliance.msu.edu or email [email protected] to learn more.

03/11/2026

Direct care workers deserve training that prepares them for the realities of the job. IMPART Alliance is proud to partner with Vinculum Care and support the development of Dementia 360™.

Patricia Bartlett’s curriculum gives caregivers a real sense of what living with dementia can feel like, and these survey results speak for themselves. Congratulations to Patricia and the Vinculum Care team!

If your organization supports people living with dementia, this training is worth a look. Email [email protected] to learn more!

Most caregivers are asked to understand dementia without ever experiencing what it feels like.

Dementia 360™ is a nurse-developed training program that uses virtual reality and guided reflection to help caregivers better understand dementia and provide more compassionate, person-centered care.

After training 60+ caregivers, post-training surveys showed:
→ 93% reported increased confidence
→ 95% changed how they communicate
→ 96% reported greater empathy

Patricia Bartlett, RN, authored the curriculum, developed with grant support from IMPART Alliance, MSU, and MDHHS.

We're working with organizations across Michigan to bring it to their teams. If you lead a care team, a senior services organization, or a training program, I'd welcome a conversation.

26/10/2026

Congratulations to Care Provider Solutions and Enriched Living on another successful AFC Operator Scaling Up Conference. IMPART Alliance was proud to be among the sponsors of this year’s conference, and our director, Dr. Clare Luz, was among the featured speakers.

Adult foster care homes are an important part of Michigan’s care ecosystem. Events like this give operators practical tools and a chance to learn from one another, which supports the direct care workers they employ and the people they serve. Thank you to the organizers and everyone who attended!

21/10/2026

What a way to celebrate Homecoming! 💚

On October 9, IMPART Alliance and MSU AgeAlive walked side by side in the MSU Homecoming Parade under a shared message: For Lifelong Well-being and a Strong Caregiving Workforce.

Our walkers wore giant handmade poppies and carried paper butterflies from A Caregiver’s Butterfly Garden, a community art project that celebrates caregiving and invites everyone to reflect on the people who care for us and the people we care for. On Homecoming night, that appreciation traveled through the heart of the Spartan community. Special thanks to Zahrah R Gallery, Artist in Residence for IMPART Alliance and MSU AgeAlive, for helping make the healing gardens part of the parade.

Our Mobile Training Unit and Training Center in a Box van rolled along with us. Both vehicles bring hands-on direct care training to communities across Michigan.

Thank you to the staff, students, partners and friends who joined us, and to everyone who cheered from the sidelines. Go Green!

15/10/2026

We'll see you at the Scaling Up Conference! 🎉

IMPART Alliance will be there next week, and our director, Clare Luz, PhD is one of the speakers. We can't wait to connect with attendees, share resources that empower Michigan's care providers and direct care workers, and learn together. If you'll be there, come find us and say hello. See you in East Lansing!

Time is running out...

The Scaling Up Conference is NEXT WEEK!

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📅 October 22–23
⏰ 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Marriott East Lansing

This is one you don’t want to miss.

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👉 Register now for the Scaling Up Conference
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💡 Mastermind Members get a 10% discount code

Join the membership here: https://hubs.ly/Q04znnQD0

13/10/2026

Free Direct Care Skills Training is coming to Luther, MI!

Four evenings of trainer-led classes this October at Old School Adult Foster Care, Inc open to current direct care workers, family caregivers, and anyone interested in pursuing a career in health care. No experience needed, and you’ll earn a certificate of completion.

📅 Oct 20, 22, 27, and 29 | starting at 3:30 PM
📍 924 North State Street, Luther

Topics include dementia, home safety and emergencies, supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, trauma, communication, and end-of-life care.

🔗 Register at the link in bio or scnv.io/Level2Training

This program was made possible by a grant from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

06/10/2026

Registration for the Scaling Up conference closes October 8.

Two days in East Lansing on October 22 and 23: Join a panel with five CMH organizations, a session with the LARA licensing director taking questions, and get 16 hours of credit toward your annual requirement. Bring a second person at half price if you want the coverage.

Want to register? Follow the link below!

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Planning to grow your Adult Foster Care business?

Start with a practical step: use our free Strategic Planning Worksheet to identify what needs to improve before you add another home.

Access it here: https://hubs.ly/Q04yF7PF0

Then join us at the Scaling Up Conference, October 22–23 in East Lansing.

Connect with other Michigan AFC operators and explore staffing, audit preparation, resident admissions, and systems for growth.

Register for the conference: https://hubs.ly/Q04yF7T00