advice from Muriel Lacroix-Pringarbe

The point of view of Muriel Lacroix-Pringarbe, committed entrepreneur

Dear Annick, dear Étienne, you carry out this precious and little-known profession which consists of accommodating elderly people or adult residents with disabilities in your home. And you have obtained approval for this. Living daily with your residents (often 24 hours a day, 365 days a year) of course involves going out with them, traveling and sharing your family moments, especially if those you welcome are alone or without family. You do not specify what your status is with regard to the code of social action and families. I deduce from the intervention of this young social worker that you come under “employment by a legal entity”. Sending a reasoned letter to your superior could perhaps resolve the situation in this case. Or you have entered into an “over-the-counter” contract with the person you are hosting and it is they who employ you. In this scenario, you do not have to be held accountable for taking him to visit his childhood village. I wish you to overcome this obstacle. For you, for Jeanne and for the influence of your profession which offers a family alternative to people who deserve the best.