HMEA’s Adult Family Care (“AFC” or Adult Foster Care) program provides ongoing support to people who cannot live alone safely. They want to stay in their current home. They get daily help from caregivers who are living with them. HMEA provides ongoing professional and financial help to caregivers. Caregivers are often a family member.… Continue Reading Adult Family Care [...]
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Adult Family Care
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… Continue Reading Adult Family Care [...]
Adult Family Care
Adult Family Care (AFC) is based on the idea that people thrive and grow to meet their highest potential for independent, fulfilled lives. They can have strong, ongoing personal relationships. They can join in community activities. They get care that matches their own needs and capabilities. Adult Family Care is a residential option for people… Continue Reading Adult Family Care [...]
Adult Family Care
Whether you are caring for an aging parent, or a son or daughter with a disability, Advocates Adult Family Care provides financial assistance and the resources your family needs to thrive. Our experienced team of case managers and nurses partners with your whole family to help you care for your loved one in the… Continue Reading Adult Family Care [...]
Adult Family Care
You can live in your caregiver’s home or your caregiver can move into your home. You will be treated like a member of the family by your caregiver. You and your caregiver will receive support from a registered nurse and a case manager on a regular basis. Your caregiver will: make meals and snacks … Continue Reading Adult Family Care [...]
Adult Family Care (AFC)
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… Continue Reading Adult Family Care (AFC) [...]
Adult Family Care (AFC)
Adult Family Care offers Massachusetts residents who are eligible for MassHealth and meet the state’s eligibility criteria an opportunity for a family-centered living experience. The Arc of Bristol County’s Adult Family Care (AFC) program offers residents of Massachusetts who need help with activities of daily living due to: frailty chronic illness advanced age cognitive… Continue Reading Adult Family Care (AFC) [...]
Adult Family Care (AFC)
Adult Family Care (AFC) is a Medicaid-funded program. It provides a tax-free stipend, paid respite time and ongoing support to caregivers of frail elders, adults with disabilities or adults with mental health challenges. The person receiving care must require, at minimum, daily cueing and supervision with at least one aspect of personal care. Participant Eligibility: Must be 16… Continue Reading Adult Family Care (AFC) [...]
Adult Family Care (AFC)
Adult Family Care (AFC) is a MassHealth program that helps people with disabilities (PwD) and/or medical conditions live in the community with related or non-related families. Program offers financial help and support services. People and caregivers are assessed for eligibility according to MassHealth regulations. The JF&CS AFC program is unique because we are able… Continue Reading Adult Family Care (AFC) [...]
Adult Family Care (AFC)
Who is eligible for Adult Family Care in Massachusetts?* Adults who are unable to live alone because of a medical, physical, cognitive, or mental disability* Adults who require daily help with one or more activities of daily living (ADLs)* Adults who are eligible for MassHealth Mass Health funded program designed to allow a person,… Continue Reading Adult Family Care (AFC) [...]
