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Serving Adult Family Home Providers Since 1993

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2,500+

Adult Family Homes

Our Mission: To improve the lives and well-being of vulnerable adults through the support of adult family homes.

Formed in 1993, the Adult Family Home Council (AFH Council) aims to improve the lives of vulnerable adults by supporting adult family homes. We assist providers with high-quality care through education, advocacy, direct support, and marketing. The Council represents AFH providers in the state legislature, with the Department of Social and Health Services, and for collective bargaining.
Benefits of Membership
  • Increasing Medicaid rates
  • Halting fee increases
  • Policy improvements
  • Direct communication with regulatory officials and state legislature
  • Increasing business opportunities
  • Adult Family Home Training Network
  • State spending increases
  • More than 200
    opportunities for all staff to gain Continuing Education credits (CEUs) each year
  • Access to online training platform Webinars addressing FAQs and common barriers
  • Direct support from  Education & Support Specialists
  • Online resource library
  • Assistance with citation
    appeals and hearings WAC/RCW clarification and Medicaid questions
  • Reviewing paperwork for admitting or discharging a resident
  • 11 regional chapters with regular meetings
  • Access to affiliate business partner contacts
  • A personalized online
    listing for your home on our public Find a Home page
  • Increased public awareness of the adult family home option
  • Strategies and techniques to market your home
  • Opportunities to feature your home in public outreach efforts
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AFHC Phone System Update

AFHC Phone System Update

AFHC Phone System Update Our new phone system is now live! We heard your concerns about calls going straight to…
AFH MCO Claims Clearinghouse Alert

AFH MCO Claims Clearinghouse Alert

Beware: You May Be Using the Incorrect Clearinghouse Adult Family Home providers should be careful to use the correct clearinghouse…

Upcoming Events

Online
04/30/2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Adult Family Home Claims & Billing Webinar

Description: This webinar is hosted by the Adult Family Home Council (AFHC) and taught by the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA)…

Online
05/05/2026
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

2026 Policies and Procedures Training Series, Session 2: Financial Eligibility

Presented by Subject Matter Experts From HCS and DDCS Description: This training series provides up-to-date information on policies and procedures related to…

In-Person
05/05/2026
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
WA

Snohomish Chapter Meeting

Connect and grow with your community! Meet us for free lunch and valuable networking opportunities with local providers and affiliates! Presentation Topic:…

What is an Adult Family Home?

An adult family home (AFH) is a type of senior living option designed to provide a comfortable, intimate environment for seniors and vulnerable adults in a residential home. Often referred to as senior homes or group homes, these settings usually house six or fewer residents, which allows for a more personalized, intimate level of care. The staff at adult family homes are trained to help with activities of daily living (ADLs), including assistance with dressing, bathing, and mobility. Additionally, meals, housekeeping, and other services are typically provided. This smaller, more homey atmosphere offers an alternative to larger assisted living facilities, with a focus on individualized care and attention.

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