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Narrative

Adult Family Care is sometimes referred to as Adult Foster Care or AFC.It is a program that supports families as they care for aging loved ones and family members with disabilities. Through AFC, you receive  supports, resources, and funding that allow you to provide care at home.

We tailor our supports to each family’s unique needs and preferences. We honor and value cultural diversity. Our staff members come from a wide range of backgrounds and speak many languages, including Cantonese, English, French, Haitian-Creole, Lithuanian, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.

Your Loved One Must:

• Be 16 or older
• Be unable to live alone due to a physical, medical, or cognitive disability
• Be eligible for MassHealth
• Require help with one or more activities of daily living (ADLs)

We provide you and your loved one with:
 - Financial assistance
 - Regular visits from a registered nurse and a case manager
 - Resources and training
 - Referrals to services and community resources

Service Types

• Adult Foster Care / Group Adult Foster Care (Adult Foster Care)
• Family Support
• Nursing
• Nutrition
• Relationship/Friendship Support
• Skills Training
• Socialization Activities

Program Type

• Adult Foster Care

Populations Served

• All Disabilities
• Developmental Disability
• Elderly Person with disabilities
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Physical Disabilities

Ages Served

• 14 - 18
• 19 - 22
• 23 – 59
• 60 +

Languages Spoken

• American Sign Language
• Chinese-Cantonese
• Chinese-Mandarin
• French
• Haitian-Creole
• Other
• Portuguese
• Russian
• Spanish

Accessibility Features

• Able to serve clients in their wheelchair
• Accessible Parking
• Accessible Restrooms
• Sign Language
• Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

• Accredited By: MassHealth
• Fees: MassHealth, Personal Funds
• Licensed By: MassHealth