AFH COUNCIL UPDATES

October 3rd, 2025

Message From The Executive Director

Friends –

Please allow me to thank all of you who attended this year’s Fall Conference so meaningfully, collaboratively, and supportively! On behalf of the staff at the AFHC, you have given us such meaning and background to stand up and in for you every day, to “have your back” when dealing with the challenges of being and Adult Family Home Provider. You make our day, last week – today – and every day.

The news of the day for most of us is the Federal Government shutdown. As we spoke of yesterday in our Statewide Chapter call, as our work is with state licensors, our day-to-day AFH lives will see little impacts directly. Some impacts may be felt at the eligibility end for individuals, but that would mostly be if the shutdown is extensive. To help guide you forward in what we hope is a brief shutdown, DSHS has shared the linked Dear Provider letter to summarize the impacts of the federal government shutdown on AFHs.  

Thank you for an incredible and active September, AFH Superheroes – looking forward to an action-packed October!

Best,

Bob

Fall Conference Recap: Celebrating Connection, Learning, and Community

Our Fall Conference was truly a remarkable experience, and we are still feeling the excitement and energy from those incredible days! We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended, participated, and supported this event—because it wouldn’t have been possible without you.

Over the course of the conference, we hosted 24 presentations featuring more than 39 professionals who generously shared their expertise, insights, and experiences. From innovative strategies in care to practical tools for daily operations, the knowledge shared was invaluable. We were also joined by 51 amazing vendors, whose presence brought inspiration, resources, and opportunities for meaningful connections.

Our deepest gratitude goes to our sponsors, whose support helped bring this vision to life. Your generosity and commitment to our community do not go unnoticed. We also want to thank our board members, whose guidance and hard work ensured everything ran smoothly, and our AFHC team, who dedicated countless hours behind the scenes to make sure every detail was perfect.

Most importantly, we are profoundly grateful to our members and affiliate business partners. Your participation, engagement, and enthusiasm are what made this conference truly a success. Seeing so many of you learn, connect, and share ideas reminded us why we do this work—it’s all about community, collaboration, and care.

If you missed the conference or want to revisit the materials, you can check out all the speaker slides and presentations below.

Thank you again to everyone who made this Fall Conference unforgettable. We look forward to building on this momentum and can’t wait to see you at our next gathering!

Your chapter is more than just a meeting—it’s a community of people who understand the joys and challenges of running an Adult Family Home. The best way to truly benefit is to be intentional: come ready to learn something new, meet someone you haven’t connected with before, or share an idea that could help another provider. Every conversation is an opportunity to build friendships, grow your network, and strengthen the support around you. Show up with purpose, open your heart, and watch how much more rewarding your chapter experience can be!

Community Safety Advisory for Providers

We are aware that a Superior Court Judge ordered the release of convicted rapist Kevin Coe from McNeil Island to an Adult Family Home in Western Washington after 25 years of imprisonment. The State Department of Corrections and individual released will need to comply with community notification requirements. We will continue to monitor the situation for any changes or updates that affect our providers and/or caregivers or others at their Adult Family Home.

AFHC Trainings and Events

HCA Rapid Response Call–10/6/25 8:00am-8:30am

Provider Call: New Medicaid Residency & Transfer Rules for Long-Term Care-10/09/25 11:30 AM-1:00 PM

Kent Chapter Meeting-10/10/25 11:30 AM-2:30PM

Lacey Chapter Meeting–10/15/25 11:30AM—1:30PM

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