Building Your Toolbox: Who, What, Why
February 18th, 2026 | 10:00AM – 11:30AM

The training allows participants to identify mental health supports, medical supports, social service supports, community supports, skills and tools, and guiding values to better provide holistic care to clients living with mental health conditions. This training has been developed to equip providers with the skills and resources they need to support individuals in community-based settings. Participants will receive an electronic toolbox with all materials included to continue to build upon.

1.5 CEU available to all who attend.

RCS Interested Parties Meeting – HCBS Critical Incidents Medication Error Reporting
February 19th, 2026 | 9:00AM – 11:00AM

RCS is seeking input to amend or add rules for Adult Family Homes (AFH), Assisted Living Facilities (ALF), Enhanced Services Facilities (ESF) and Certified Community Residential Services and Supports (CCRSS). They are holding an interested parties meeting on 02/19/26.

RCS is initiating this rulemaking project to comply with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Home and Community Based Services Access Rule, Critical Incident Reporting. 42 CFR 441.302(a)(6)(i)(A)(5) requires “Assurance that the State operates and maintains an incident management system that identifies, reports, triages, investigates, resolves, tracks, and trends critical incidents”. In preparing for implementation of the federal rules, RCS must update our rules to require reporting to DSHS medication errors meeting the definition of “critical incident”:

“A medication error resulting in a telephone call to, or a consultation with, a poison control center, an emergency department visit, an urgent care visit, a hospitalization, or death”.

Current regulations for AFH, ALF, ESF and CCRSS do not require reporting of such incidents. The scope of this project is limited to this specific topic.

No CEUs will be offered.

Mornings With Marketing
February 19th, 2026 | 8:30AM – 9:30AM

Join us on the first and third Thursday of each month for Mornings With Marketing, an informal Q&A session with Alexandria Brown, AFHC’s Marketing & Communications Manager. Bring your questions and get real-time guidance on strengthening your marketing, refining your AFH Home Finder listing, improving your online presence, and clearly communicating what makes your home unique. Come with ideas or challenges. Leave with practical steps to help families find and connect with you.

No CEUs will be offered.

Legislative Budget Overview
February 20th, 2026 | 11:00AM – 12:30PM

The state budget directly shapes the operating environment for Adult Family Homes, from Medicaid reimbursement rates and workforce investments to regulatory funding and oversight priorities. Understanding how these decisions are made, and where Adult Family Homes fit into the process, is essential for informed advocacy and long-term planning.

Join State Lobbyist Amina Teouri for a timely overview of the 2026 Supplemental Budget. Amina will break down the legislative budget process in clear, practical terms and highlight the specific provisions that impact Adult Family Homes. She will also review AFHC’s budget requests that were not included this session and outline what those omissions mean for providers across the state.

Most importantly, this session will equip you with insight into how the advocacy process works and how providers can engage effectively moving forward. Whether you are new to legislative issues or have followed Olympia closely for years, this webinar will provide valuable perspective on the decisions shaping our field.

1.5 CEU available to all who attend.

Managing Burnout: Professional Stress and Its Implications
February 25th, 2026 | 9:00AM – 10:00AM

The training provides context surrounding professional burnout and examines the impacts of stress, including how it relates to the structure and function of organizations. Participants will learn how to identify the signs and symptoms of burnout in themselves and their colleagues and use strategies to reduce burnout in the workplace.

1.0 CEUs available to all who attend.

Updating Your Home Listing in the AFHC Home Finder
February 25th, 2026 | 10:00AM – 11:00AM

Think of your AFHC Home Finder listing as one of your most important marketing tools. In this webinar, Alexandria Brown, AFHC’s Marketing and Communications Manager, will teach you how to present your services, photos, and availability in a way that helps families quickly understand what makes your home a great fit. You’ll learn how to keep your listing current, polished, and easy to navigate.

1.0 CEUs available to all who attend.

Mornings With Member Support

February 26th, 2026 | 8:30AM – 9:30AM

Join us on the second and fourth Thursday of each month for Mornings With Member Support, an open Q&A led by Maleia Press, AFHC’s Regulatory Support Director, and the Member Support team. These informal sessions give providers a chance to ask questions, clarify state and federal requirements, and talk through real-world compliance situations. Bring questions about regulations, surveys, documentation, resident rights, or daily operations, and leave with practical guidance and steady support.

No CEUs will be offered.

Room and Care: Listing and Managing Medicaid Vacancies
February 26th, 2026 | 10:00AM – 11:30AM

This training provides practical, step-by-step guidance on using the Room and Care application to list current Medicaid vacancies. Participants will learn how to create and manage listings, keep vacancy information accurate and up to date, and ensure their home appears in searches used by case managers and referral sources. The session will also cover common errors to avoid, best practices for maintaining listings, and how effective use of Room and Care can support timely placements and stable occupancy.

1.5 CEUs available to all who attend.

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