Adult Family Care (AFC)

Adult Family Care (AFC) is a Medicaid funded program. The Arc of Opportunity’s AFC program provides pay and clinical help to qualifying family members or caregivers. We help them in caring for their loved ones at home. AFC offers families the chance to delay or even prevent the need for institutional care. The Arc of… Continue Reading Adult Family Care (AFC) [...]

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Adult Family Care (AFC)

Gives a supportive family setting for adults who, because of: aging medical cognitive emotional problems they cannot safely live alone. Caregivers provide personal care and medical treatment under supervision of Registered Nurse’s and Social Worker’s per Primary Care Doctor/Provider orders. The Adult Family Care Program is available for those who need assistance with personal care. They… Continue Reading Adult Family Care (AFC) [...]

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Adult Family Care (AFC)

To be part of this program one must 16 years or older, be eligible for MassHealth coverage and need help  to complete certain activities of daily living (ADLs). ADLs are bathing, eating, dressing, walking or toileting. A team consisting of a Registered Nurse and a Care Manager conduct the initial screening. After acceptance into… Continue Reading Adult Family Care (AFC) [...]

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Adult Family Care (AFC)

Adult Family Care (AFC) lets the elderly and people with on-going illness or disabilities to keep living at home with their families. They can keep their dignity and privacy. AFC ensures that each person gets the help they need with activities of daily living (ADLs), like personal care, meals, and supervision. Our program provides… Continue Reading Adult Family Care (AFC) [...]

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Adult Family Care (AFC)

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… Continue Reading Adult Family Care (AFC) [...]

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