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
Yoni Gonzalez
Interim President
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.
+1 (561) 292-0506
Katiria Delisle
Vice President
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
Yaquelin Castro
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, Corp13970 SW 47th STMiami, Fl 33175adultdaycarecenters2@gmail.com(786) 563-0972
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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.
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.
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
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Yunaysi Padron
Chair of the Membership Committee
Yunaysi Padron is the dedicated owner of Care Angels Adult Center, bringing over 25 years of expertise in the medical industry. As Chair of the Membership Committee, she is committed to recruiting, retaining, and engaging members while ensuring they experience exceptional value and satisfaction.
Jacinto Abdala (Jason)
Excutive Advisory Board
CEO operator of Coral west adult day and CFO of Mega Home care services
And past Vice president of Fadsa since 2018 to 2024 have been active on the for front of the Adult Day Care industry building partnerships with our political representatives at the state and local level striving to bring change to our most vulnerable population of senior adults and presently sitting as the chief executive committee group to continue serving our great industry
2370 SW 67 Ave
Miami, FL, 33155
+1 (395) 216-4434
Jason@miamiadultdaycare.com
Marta Rangel
Excutive Advisory Board
Marta Rangel is the owner of Senior Center Adult Day Care and Mega Home Care Services, with over 14 years of experience in the elderly care industry. She served as the Treasurer of FADSA from 2018 to 2024 and continues to be part of the Chief Executive Advisory Committee, advocating for the elderly and representing the adult day care industry.
Marta holds a degree in Business Administration and Children with Developmental Skills.
Her dedication to senior care has made a significant impact on the adult day care industry, earning her recognitions, including a proclamation from state and local governments for her contributions and commitment to the community.
8175 Bird Rd
Miami, FL 33155
+1 (305) 982-8217