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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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MCO SBS/CBHS Update and Call to Action Throughout June, AFHC participated in three settlement bargaining sessions with DSHS, OFM, and…

Meaningful Day Updates

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Upcoming Events

Online
07/02/2025
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Online
07/08/2025
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Death with Dignity Rule Making for AFHs

The Residential Care Services (RCS) Policy Unit looks forward to continuing our work with interested parties on Death with Dignity (DWD) rule…

Online
07/08/2025
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Room and Care Training for AFH & ALF

From Room & Care: Join one of our upcoming webinars to learn how Adult Family Homes can now get Medicaid referrals sent…

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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