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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

Online
06/01/2026
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Social Leave Listening Session With Adult Family Home Providers

Description: Adult Family Home providers, Adult Family Home Council representatives, and advocates are invited to participate in a focused feedback session on…

In-Person
06/02/2026
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Snohomish Chapter Meeting

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

Online
06/03/2026
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Cultivating Behavioral Interventions For Mental Health Disorders

Presented by HCLA Residential Policy Unit Team, Behavior Support Trainers Description: This training introduces how to assess and document behaviors related to…

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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