Member News

We Want to Hear Your Story!

Share Your Story With Us! One of the first projects our new Outreach Coordinator is launching is a packet from the AFH Council that will

November 3, 2023

Upcoming Legislative Webinar Series

The Adult Family Home Council is hosting a series of legislative session webinars. Click on the links below to register for each webinar and stay

November 1, 2023

Call For AFH Council Executive Board Nominations!

EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED. Voting will begin on November 27, 2023. Every year, one-third of the AFH Council’s executive board is up for

October 9, 2023

Exceptional Caregiver Award Winners

We are thrilled to announce the 2023 Exceptional Caregiver Award Winners as Courtney and Cody Jahay from Ridgeview AFH, Billie Jane Arroyo from Silver Creek

October 6, 2023

Washington Tops National Rankings for Long-Term Care

Washington was ranked among the best states in the nation in the latest report from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). Just last week,

October 6, 2023

Participation/Resident Non-Payment Survey

Dear Providers, A growing number of Medicaid residents are not paying their client participation fee, as mandated by the state Medicaid Program. This issue has

October 6, 2023

Liability Insurance Survey

Dear Providers, The AFH Council has noticed significant increases to the liability insurance premiums of adult family home providers. We understand that without affordable liability

October 6, 2023

Project Firstline Infection Education & Training

Education at your Fingertips! Sign up to receive free text updates (PDF) from the Washington Project Firstline team. Get timely infection prevention updates over your phone, wherever

October 6, 2023

Welcome Our New Outreach Coordinator!

Welcome Maya! Maya brings energy, enthusiasm, and an insightful perspective to every project she’s assigned. With a background in multicultural communication, journalism, and public relations,

September 29, 2023

AFH Council Award Ceremony

Dear Adult Family Home Providers, As many of you are aware, the Governor has declared September as Adult Family Home Month. The AFH Council has

September 22, 2023

AFH Council Spotlight: Community Homes

Founders John and Ann Therrien started Community Homes in 1995 for their daughter, Jenny. Her family wanted her to have every opportunity to live more

September 22, 2023

Provider Responsibilities for Provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Respiratory Protection Program (RPP), and Changes to Department of Health RPP Resources

A Dear Provider Letter dated 9/14/2023 was issued to give information on provider responsibilities related to: Provision of PPE in Long-term care (LTC) settings. Employer

September 20, 2023

The Helping Hand For Adult Family Home Providers