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Serving Adult Family Home Providers Since 1993

About Us

2,600+

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

ADVOCACY

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

EDUCATION

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

SUPPORT

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

MARKETING

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

Member Testimonials

“The Council helped me navigate a very complex CHOW, avoid citations, and protect my home in a way that saved us very steep legal fees and fines; furthermore, their advice was extremely useful in settling a lawsuit that allowed us to recover the losses we suffered during this process. If you are not a member, you are choosing the expensive route to solve the problems you and your home will eventually encounter.”

“I encourage everyone to become a member of the Council because they give us someone to talk to. They know the time constraints of being a provider and give us very short and concise trainings. I get all the trainings I need and I learn a lot. I feel refreshed every time I go to a conference or a meeting, because I know I'm not alone. My morale goes up.”

“I'm happy to be part of this great organization. I'm very blessed to have direct AFH counseling that helps me as a provider and my clients. I've gotten support with social work, connecting with DSHS, and even help managing my clients' family members in so many ways. The AFH Council even came to my home to help. I cannot navigate managing my home without them.”

“If I have a question and the topic is grey and I need clarity, I call the Council. I once called about a document I needed about a resident's right to have a locked door... I could have created it myself, but that documentation was already available in the Council's document library. If you want to have the correct information on hand, get in touch with the Council.”

If I have any questions, the Council is there for me. You call them and they know you. I don't know how they remember my name with so many providers out there. They ve helped me follow-up on resident non-payments, assisted me with ETs, and led to the success of my business. They've also helped me contact case managers and their supervisors. They're always friendly, very professional, and very polite. And they're always willing to share information. What else can I say? They're exceptional.

Latest AFH

News

Licensing Fee Increase Effective July 1, 2025

On May 22, a Dear Provider Letter was sent from the Department of Social and Health Services outlining an increase…

May 23, 2025

Resident Rights: Notice of Rights and Services

The #1 citation RCS has been issuing is related to WAC 388-76-10530 Resident rights – Notice of rights and services...

May 23, 2025

Your Feedback Could Shape Healthcare in Washington

Whether you're an AFH owner, administrator, or manage hiring and staffing for an AFH, your experience is essential to shaping…

May 22, 2025

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Upcoming Events

Online

05/28/2025

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Building Safer Spaces for Sexual & Gender Minorities – Part 1

LGBTQ+ people are often marginalized and omitted from the dominant narrative about relationships and sexual development – meaning they often don’t get…

In-Person

05/28/2025

11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Sparkle Training Center
220 E Wellesley Ave suite 201, Spokane, WA 99207, USA

Spokane Chapter Meeting

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

In-Person

05/28/2025

12:00 PM - 2:30 PM

The Pub
5110 Tieton Dr, Yakima, WA 98908, USA

Yakima Chapter Meeting

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

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.