About Our Story
Crafting excellence through dedication, innovation, and a passion for transforming visions into reality
OUR MISSION
At ANIMO, our mission is rooted in empowering families by giving them a meaningful voice in their care journey. We believe that individuals—regardless of age or disability—deserve the right to remain in the comfort of their own homes, surrounded by dignity, independence, and family support. That’s why we work closely with clients and their loved ones to ensure they have full control over their care decisions. We proudly support Medicaid-funded programs such as IHSS (In-Home Support Services) and Pediatric Personal Care (PPC), helping families navigate the application process, understand eligibility, and receive the financial and caregiving assistance they deserve. Our team takes the time to carefully match each family with compassionate caregivers who not only provide skilled support but also understand their language, culture, and values. At ANIMO, we don’t just provide care—we advocate, educate, and stand beside families so they feel supported every step of the way.
Company History
ANIMO Homecare was founded by Maritza Pietri after being the caregiver to her child with a rare disease. She had to put her accounting career aside for a number of years and find a way to obtain the best care for her daughter. That is when she found that there are agencies that support family caregivers and families in her situation. As well as being a pediatric caregiver, she also gained experience as a Certified Nurse Aide in a nursing home. Experiencing firsthand the challenges that families go through when they need help caring for their loved ones, and the great need for quality care, she decided to start her own agency to make that process more readily available to others. For the past 15 years, Maritza has managed and operated a family-owned business.
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OUR VISION
To create an inclusive homecare agency where all clients have access to care, transparency of care, and a diverse grassroots network where they can find support.
Core Values
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We are driven to help those around us that are suffering or in need of help.
