Liability Insurance Heads-Up: Please Read
As many of you have already experienced, the renewal process for your liability insurance has been much more difficult than in years past. We have found out what is going on, and in brief, due to some claims, changes in the climate with mental health in the news, and changes in underwriting criteria, many carriers […]
Submit your questions for the panel of attorneys
On day two of the 2017 Fall Conference, the Council will bring together a group of attorneys who understand and work with adult family homes. They will be available to answer questions from our membership. To ensure we get a good sampling of questions we are seeking input from adult family homes all across Washington. If you have a questions, […]
Washington State is Top in the Nation!
OLYMPIA, WA — AARP has named Washington the most successful state in the country when it comes to supporting seniors, adults with disabilities and their family caregivers. The third edition of the State Long-Term Services and Supports Scorecard, released today by the AARP, Commonwealth Fund and Scan Foundation, highlights the rapid changes states face in […]
Senate Budget Proposal Falls Short
Contact your state senator and tell them to fully fund the Adult Family Homes’ contract! Follow this link to comment. You can use the talking points here to let them know why adult family homes are a critical part of our long term care system and must be funded. On March, 21st, our State […]
Region Three Delegate (Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, Island and San Juan counties)
The Adult Family Home Council’s Board of Directors is compiled of members that represent the various regions of the state. Currently, region three is without a representative. Region three represents the following counties:: Snohomish Skagit Whatcom Island San Juan The Board is currently seeking an adult family home operator and Council member interested in fulfilling this role. […]
Hearing Scheduled for Senate Bill 5060
Senate Bill 5060 which would limit the number of adult family homes allowed in a four block radius, has been scheduled for a hearing Monday at 10am in Olympia. For more info on the hearing click here The Council will be there to testify in opposition of this bill. If any multiple home owners who […]
Senate Bill 5060 and House Bill 1383
Today the Adult Family Home Council is sending a letter to the Chairs of the health care committees asking them not to consider Senate Bill 5060 and House Bill 1383. These bills would have a negative impact on the further development of adult family homes as well as an impact to current providers. We urge adult family […]
Executive Board Elections are Completed
Thank you to all of the members who nominated, ran, or voted in our recent executive board election. Voting closed on 12/31/16 and we have completed our tally of the results. Here are the new board members Region 7 – Amelia Hertog Region 6 – Tabby Bizgan At-Large – Patti Gray Congratulations to our new board members […]
2016 Highlights and a Look at the Year Ahead
Happy New Year! As we welcome 2017, lets take just a second to remember some of the highlights of 2016. News and Highlights from 2016 Negotiated 2017-19 contracts Contract includes an average of a 16% rate increase Mileage for medical transportation Increases for specialty contracts Direct request for ETR Funding for community integration More Cost […]
The Adult Family Home Council Office Holiday schedule
The Adult Family Home Council office will be closed December 24-Jan 3. Wishing every adult family home a bright and festive holiday season! We look forward to serving you in 2017. https://vimeo.com/196806544
Governor Inslee’s Proposed 2017-19 Biennial Budget
December 14, 2016 Today Governor Inslee released his proposed biennial budget for 2017-2019. The budget includes significant increases for adult family home daily rates paid through Medicaid. The budget would increase spending to adult family home providers by more than $50 million. The increased spending would come through dramatic increases in the lowest base daily rates. Rates that […]
2016 Executive Board Elections
Voting closed 12/31/16. Results will be announced the week of 1/2/17. Candidates Statements Region Seven (King County) Amelia Hertog Mrs. Amelia Hertog is a multiple adult family home provider in the Seattle area. Her passion is caring for the elderly and she considers it to be her ministry and mission in life. She continually strives […]
