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Narrative

Adult Family Care (AFC) is for Massachusetts residents who are eligible for MassHealth and meet the state’s eligibility criteria. They have the opportunity for a family-centered living experience. 

The Arc of Bristol County’s Adult Family Care (AFC) program is for people of Massachusetts who need assistance with activities of daily living due to:

• frailty
• chronic illness
• advanced age
• cognitive disabilities
• physical disabilities
• mental illness

the chance to safely live in a family home. AFC gives people a chance to live with trained, paid caregivers.

AFC provides nursing and case management services. We partner with the person and their caregiver to offer on-going support and resources. Caregivers also receive a monthly payment.  

AFC members must be at least 16 years of age, qualify for MassHealth, need assistance with one or more activities of daily living (ADLs). They must be willing to be in the program.

Service Types

• Adult Foster Care / Group Adult Foster Care (Adult Foster Care)
• Case Management
• Relationship/Friendship Support
• Self-Advocacy
• Self-Advocacy - Recreation and Leisure

Program Type

• Adult Foster Care

Populations Served

• Developmental Disability
• Elderly Person with disabilities
• Heart Disorder
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Physical Disabilities

Ages Served

• 23 – 59
• 60 +

Languages Spoken

• Portuguese
• Spanish

Accessibility Features

• Able to serve clients in their wheelchair
• Accessible Restrooms
• Near Public Transportation
• Services at Home
• Services at Work
• Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

• Accredited By: CARF
• Fees: MassHealth, Medicare
• Licensed By: MA Department of Developmental Services