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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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) [...]

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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) [...]

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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) [...]

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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) [...]

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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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