About Us
Since its inception in 1983, the Florida Adult Day Services Association (FADSA) has provided leadership, education, planning and development of adult day services across Florida. Through the promotion of quality day services ranging from respite programs to adult day health centers, FADSA has established a reputation as a leader in education, training and advocacy within the long-term care industry.
Who We Are
The Florida Adult Day Services Association was established in 1983 to unite centers in providing leadership, advocacy, education, and the advancement of adult day health services in Florida. Since its inception, adult day services have evolved from social models to comprehensive, person centered care centers offering a number of additional levels of care.
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FADSA represents the adult day services industry of Florida in Tallahassee with our Legislative advocate, Asztalos and Associates. Beginning with the legislation that enacted the Adult Day Care Center statute, to the 2012 enactment of the Specialized Alzheimer’s AdultDayCareCenter license, FADSA representatives have worked with legislators and attended State hearings to insure that changes were in the best interest of our industry.
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FADSA has represented the industry on the State Planning Committee, Purple Ribbon Task Force, and Rule changes in 2014 and 2016. It is also notified by the Department of Elder Affairs and Agency for Health Care Administration when there will be changes in the rules that regulate our industry, to allow us to be proactive.
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In 2016, Chapter 58A-6.01 was opened to promulgate Chapter 429.918 “Specialized Alzheimer’s Services Adult Day Care Act,” FADSA was present at the workshop to provide input and oversight on what would regulate the compliance of licensure. In addition, testimony was given on recommendations of subject matter for the additional four hours of required Alzheimer’s training that would be most beneficial for adult day health care staff.
FADSA Officers of the Board and Board Members are considered the experts in the field and are consulted on matters relevant or related to adult day health care.
There are 349 licensed adult day health centers in Florida with a total license capacity of over 18,000.
Members are the essence of our association. Members are the voice of change, advocacy, and advancement.
Board of Directors
Jose "Joe" Chi
President
Joe Chi is one of the essential links between Asia and the Americas Hemisphere.
Born in Cuba of Chinese background, traveling the world continuously since 1970 and having lived in Miami, Florida, USA for over 50 years, he is in a perfect position to act a bridge between the commercial, social and cultural spheres.Civically on a local governmental level, Joe Chi has tackled societal issues of underdevelopment , welfare, unemployment and nutrition.
In the Senior Health Care field as President of FADSA, the Florida Adult Day Care Association, he gathered major governmental, academic and senior healthcare entities to focus on the innovative solutions to Senior Healthcare issues.
Jason "Jacinto" Abdala
Vice President
I’ve been serving as CEO and director of CORAL WEST ADULT DAY CARE since 2010 I’ve also been serving our senior Comunity as one of the founders of the fadsa miami task force.
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Very involved in many aspects of our industry leading our community to a higher level of care bringing positive and innovated changes to our industry, staying in touch with all aspects of senior wellness.
I was also awarded in 2013 from the minority chamber of commerce micro business man of the year and in 2019 received a recognition award for leading in advocacy for FADSA and presently sit on several committees and serve as chairman and Vice President for Fadsa.
Marta Rangel
Treasurer
CEO and Administrator of Senior Center Adult Day Care and Senior Center II Adult Day Care.
Over 10 years of experience in the Adult Day Health Care industry with one adult day care center specialized in Alzheimer and Dementia patients. Since 2010 I have been caring and advocating for elders with disabilities and their wellbeing.
I have an AA Degree in Child with Developmental Disabilities from Miami Dade College. I became a Case Manager in 2016 and worked with different organizations in the advocacy of seniors in our community. I have been also servecing our senior as one of the founders of FADSA Miami Task Force since 2018. My goal as Treasure of FADSA is to provide my knowledge and experience to better serve our association.
Katiria Delisle
Secretary
A graduate of the University of Alabama, Katiria Delisle has her degree in Political Science and Communication Studies.
Upon graduation, Katiria founded La Edad Prodigiosa Adult day care, having one vision in mind; to provide the best care to the elderly community regardless of financial circumstances.
Katiria is working with local and national leaders to help bring awareness on the importance of having community providers like Adult Day cares in the VA’s network.
18900 SW 106 AVE. STE 101-102
Miami, FL 33157
(786)-445-3446
Laedadprodigiosa@gmail.com
Yoni Gonzalez
Chairman of National and Regional Operations
With over 15 years of experience in Healthcare and half of those focusing on Adult Day Health Services, Mr. Gonzalez has played a vital role in policymaking, advocacy, access to ADH Services at a local and national level. As part of the Board of Directors for the National Adult Day Association (NADSA) and the Florida Adult Day Association (FADSA) Mr. Gonzalez has worked tirelessly with national and local leaders to shed light on the importance of ADH Services while directly working with the Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA), Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), and Governor's Office to create guidelines, resources, and as act liaison between ADH Centers and Governmental agencies. Mr.Gonzalez holds a major Healthcare Services Administration with a minor in Information Technology and is also a Certified Dementia Practitioner providing Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders training to students and staff.
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David Caserta
Legal Representative
David T. Caserta is the founder and president of David T. Caserta, Government Relations, Inc. He has been active in public life for close to three decades. He began his political career in 1991 as a Councilman for the City of North Miami.
In 1994, David decided to venture into the Government relations business. In 2000, David earned his Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University. He has since used his law degree to aid his clients even further on general business matters.
He has also served as a respected Court Appointed Receiver and Government Monitor for the U.S. Marshalls Office and is also a Florida Supreme Court circuit court mediator.
Yaquelin Castro
Assistant Treasurer
Owner and Administrator of Adult Day Care Centers II with an AS degree in Administration and Certified Professional Coder & Certified Physician Practice Manager by AAPC.
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Billing manager of doctors transitioned over to caring for the elderly and is enthusiastic in working along FADSA leaders to bring attention to our wants and needs.
All hands involved in my center day to day operations, I find that we all need to be all in our association to elevate our industry's future. I am looking forward to make our industry and association known in the community and take the association to new heights.
Adult Day Care Centers II, Corp
13970 SW 47th ST
Miami, Fl 33175
adultdaycarecenters2@gmail.com
(786) 563-0972
Alejandro Lee
DON Director of Nursing
Nursing Supervisor with over twenty years experience in healthcare.
Skilled in providing Critical Care. Energetic and motivational Leader dedicated to driving top-quality patient care.
Florida Task Force
Ozzie A. Herrera
Social Media Director
Owner and administrator at Social Center Adlut Daycare.
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Born and raised in Hialeah went to Hialeah High class of 99 also played baseball and a full scholarship to play baseball at SPJC. Have my degree in business administration.
My mission is to help the seniors and their family as much as I can helping seniors live better , happier and longer.
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My greatest skills is working on social media and marketing working creating activities and events.
I think that if you love what you do you’ll never work another day in your life that’s my model.
3106 W 76st, Hialeah, FL 33018
786.426.1096
305.512.3510
Daisy Graciano
Secretary
I became a medical assistant in 1987. Throughout the years I decided to return to college and obtained AA’s degree in Health Education. I worked in the field with HIV patients in the women’s health clinic in Bronx Lebanon Hospital until 2004. I moved to Miami Florida in July 2004 and established a business named Raymond’s Group Home. We serviced clients with Developmental Disabilities.Later on decided to continue serving the Elderly to give the caregivers a sense of relief in knowing that their loved ones are in a safe environment. Living Life was established in 2014 to present.
Loriana M. Novoa
Director of Preparations Committee for Elder Affairs
Dr. Loriana Novoa combines extensive experience and skills related to leadership, peak performance, education, human resources, and organizational development in a myriad of professional venues for over 30 years.
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Loriana has worked in both public and private organizations providing executive assessment and coaching, team-building, and educational and organizational consulting. In addition, she has worked with and consulted with organizations seeking orientation and guidance related to the aging process and “all things elderly.”
Chapter Representatives
Monique Martin
Lake Worth - Palm Beach County
Martha Ponguta
Lakeland - Polk County