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Narrative

The trained caregiver offers:

• meals
• personal care assistance
• supports their activities in the community
• provides needed help

Eligibility for AFC:

• Is over the age of 16, and unable to live alone due to physical, emotional, or developmental disabilities.
• Be MassHealth eligible (Standard or CommonHealth) with a doctor's written order.
• Have a medical, physical, or cognitive condition that requires either hands-on or verbal daily help or supervision to complete one or more of the following activities:
  • bathing
  • dressing
  • toileting
  • transferring between positions
  • ambulating (standing and walking)
  • eating

Who can be an AFC Caregiver?

• Parents, family members, friends - anyone 18 years or older. Cannot be a spouse or legal guardian
• Must be willing to share a home with, and be trained to provide care for a person with a qualifying disability
• Must be willing to follow a “Plan of Care” that will be monitored by AFC staff
• Must complete an application process, including an interview, CORI check, medical examination and home study.
• Must also participate in yearly trainings, complete daily caregiver logs and join in monthly home visits.

Service Types

• Case Management
• Family Support
• Financial Assistance
• Nursing
• Self-Advocacy

Program Type

• Adult Foster Care

Populations Served

• All Disabilities
• Alzheimer's Disease
• Cerebral Palsy
• Developmental Disability
• Elderly Person with disabilities
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Learning Disabilities
• Muscular Dystrophy
• Neurogenic Spinal Deformity
• Parkinson's Disease
• Physical Disabilities
• Spina Bifida
• Spinal Cord Injury

Ages Served

• 23 – 59

Accessibility Features

• Services at Home

Additional Information

• Accredited By: Mass Health(OLTSS)
• Fees: MassHealth, Personal Funds