In 1985, at the height of the AIDS epidemic, an information hotline named the Information Forum of Palm Beach County (In Forum) was founded under the auspices of Hospice of Palm Beach County with a grant from the Palm Beach County Community Foundation. Manned by volunteers, In Forum's mission was to disseminate referral and services information to AIDS patients. The following year, armed with a four-year $1.6M grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the organization became the Comprehensive AIDS Program of Palm Beach County (CAP), offering a wider variety of services to AIDS patients.
Recognizing the need for a comprehensive community health center to meet the needs of the medically underserved in Palm Beach County, the community rallied around the formation of a new federally qualified health center in the county, and FoundCare applied for the designation. FoundCare began offering primary care services in 2009, was granted Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) “Look Alike” status in 2010, and finally granted full status as an FQHC in 2013. It was during this time that CAP and FoundCare merged, with CAP becoming a program of FoundCare.
In 2017, 2018, and 2021, FoundCare received the Quality Improvement Award from the Health Resources and Services Administration(HRSA), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, for achieving the best overall clinical performance and placing in the top 30 percent of health care centers around the country.
Today, FoundCare is the largest non-governmental FQHC in Palm Beach County.
Who We Are
FoundCare originated as the Comprehensive AIDS Program (CAP) of Palm Beach County, Inc. in 1985. Recognizing the unmet need for access to health care among many Palm Beach County residents, the Board of Directors decided to expand services and launch FoundCare, Inc. as a community health center.
Since 1985, the organization has remained committed to fulfilling unmet health care and social service needs and has grown to 7 sites throughout Palm Beach County.
Our Mission
To provide quality healthcare and social services for all individuals and families.
Our Goal
Our goal as a community health center is to provide comprehensive quality health care to our patients so that they have the opportunity to thrive and reach their full health potential.
Our Approach
At FoundCare, we take a holistic approach to health by providing a one-stop shop for healthcare services at our Palm Springs location. These services include pediatric and adult primary care, chronic disease management, behavioral health services, dentistry, laboratory services, X-rays, women’s health services (including screening mammography), and an on-site pharmacy.
Our providers use a variety of treatment techniques to help our patients take responsibility for their own well-being in order to achieve optimal health.
Our Values
Equality- Every patient at FoundCare receives the same high-quality standard of care regardless of their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, veterans’ status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, handicap, disability, familial status, or other protected status.
In addition, FoundCare is an equal opportunity employer.
Integrity- At FoundCare, we believe that your ability to receive quality healthcare services should not be based on your ability to pay for them. We accept most insurance plans and offer a sliding fee scale based on family size and income for those who are not covered by insurance. No one is turned away for inability to pay.
Diversity- FoundCare celebrates diversity! Our culturally competent staff is fluent in English, Spanish, French, and Creole to make our services inclusive for everyone.
Community- FoundCare has grown exponentially throughout the year's thanks to the support of our community, our staff, and the many individuals that believe in FoundCare and our mission. We acknowledge our vital role in our community as well as the vital role our community plays in our continued growth and success.
Excellence and Quality- We are committed to quality and to adding value in every aspect of our work and we strive to exceed the expectations of our patients.