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Serving Adult Family Home Providers Since 1993

About Us​

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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Latest AFH
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AFHTN Update

AFHTN Update

Update on AFH Training Network: Why the Council Made the Decision to Designate a New Entity Dear Providers,    Thank…

Upcoming Events

Online
03/10/2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Adult Family Home Claims & Billing Webinar

Description: The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) has launched a new Adult Family Home Clearinghouse designed to simplify how AFHs work…

Online
03/11/2026
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Trauma Informed Care: Application and Practice – Part Two

Presented by RCS Behavioral Health Support Team Description: The training course provides an overview of the types of traumas, the inter-relationship with…

In-Person
03/11/2026
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Mountlake Terrace Library
23300 58th Ave W, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043, USA

CANCELED:Mountlake Terrace Chapter Meeting

THIS MONTHS CHAPTER MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELED Connect and grow with your community! Meet us in Mountlake Terrace for free lunch, valuable networking…

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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