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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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Upcoming Events

Thursday
July 16th
2026
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
AFHC Chapter Meeting In-Person

Federal Way Chapter Meeting

Connect and grow with your community! Meet us in Federal Way for free lunch, valuable networking opportunities with local providers and affiliates, and…

Thursday
July 16th
2026
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Partner Webinar Online

AFH Provider Quarterly Connection With HCS & DDCS

Presented by DSHS HCS & DDCS Leadership Description: Home and Community Services (HCS) and Development Disabilities Community Services (DDCS) are welcoming Medicaid…

Register For Event 1.50 CE credits available issued by Adult Family Home Council
Tuesday
July 21st
2026
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
AFHC-Hosted Webinar Online

AFH Employer’s Guide to Worker Rights

Presented by Brenda Fay, Outreach Representative with Washington State Labor & Industries, and Stephen Yim, Community Outreach & Resource Planning Specialist with…

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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