Adult Family Home Council | AFHC | Trusted Advocate For Adult Family Home Providers

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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

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

Important November Dear Provider Letters

Dear Provider Letters are notices sent from the Aging and Long-Term Support Administration regarding updates for AFH providers about policies,…

December 5, 2025

2025 AFHC Board Elections Nominees

Our sincere thanks to all the nominators and nominees who took part in the 2025 AFHC Board Elections Nomination process!…

December 3, 2025

Upcoming Legislative Webinar Series 2025-2026

Upcoming Legislative Webinar Series The Adult Family Home Council is hosting a series of legislative session webinars. Click on the…

November 21, 2025

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Upcoming Events

Online

12/08/2025

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

HCA Rapid Response Call

Do you have questions about how to bill for Community Behavioral Health Support (CBHS) services? Or maybe questions about how to contract…

Online

12/08/2025

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

DSHS-Home & Community Services (HCS) and AFH Provider Quarterly Connection-This Quarter’s Topic: Residency Agreement requirement as of January 1, 2026.

Home and Community Services (HCS) is welcoming Medicaid contracted Adult Family Home providers to connect with HCS headquarters and regional leadership through…

Online

12/09/2025

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

HCA Training to Complete the ProviderOne application

Join the HCA for assistance with completing the ProviderOne application.

Please note: These calls are not for discussing individual client information. Specific contract, billing or concerns about a particular MCO should not be shared in detail on these calls, but you can request follow-up with them at this meeting to discuss with them later one on one.
Office Hours Details:
• Dates: Tuesdays
• Time: 2:30 – 3:30 p.m
CBHS rapid response calls and open office hours occur weekly, except for state holidays.

No continuing education credit, this is a weekly open call

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.