VA of Finger Lakes will offer foster home program for veterans
VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System (WHEC file photo)
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System will soon offer a new medical foster home program.
It works just like foster care you typically associate with children, but for veterans. Private homeowners can open their doors to temporarily house veterans, up to three at a time. Medical providers would visit the homes and provide services like physical therapy.
The VA says this would be a more affordable option than nursing homes. It’s expected to launch nationwide in 2026.
If you’re interested in fostering a veteran or you’re a veteran in need of a residence, you can call Shannon Cuthbertson, the program’s coordinator for the VA Finger Lakes Health Care System, at 585-393-8090. You can also visit the VA’s website to learn more here.