It’s that exciting time of year again! We are thrilled to announce the 2025 Adult Family Home Council Fall Conference, taking place on Thursday and Friday, September 25 and 26 at the beautiful Tulalip Resort in Marysville, WA. Our theme this year is “Road to Transformation.”

Registration will open soon. Stay tuned and keep an eye on your emails!

AFH Employer’s Guide to Worker Rights Webinar

July 29th, 2025  |  2:00pm — 3:30pm

Presented By Brenda Fay, Outreach Representatives with Department of WA Labor & Industries and Stephen Yim, Community Outreach & Resource Planning Specialist with the United States Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division for this informative webinar.

We will cover:

• Minimum Wage Act protections

• Tracking hours of work & recordkeeping requirements

• Overtime pay

• Paid sick leave

• Employee protections from retaliation and discrimination

• Minimum Wage Act exemptions

• Meal and rest break requirements

• Workplace rights complaint process

• Overview of some of the differences between Federal and State requirements and which you need to follow

1.5 hours of CE available for AFH Council members who attend the entire webinar.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Simple Skills for Everyday Use

August 8th, 2025 |  11:00 am — 12:00pm

Presented by Department Of Health and Services.

Learning Objectives:

The training provides a basic overview of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills. Participants will be introduced to tools for de-escalating crises and enhanced professional boundaries and communication skills in everyday situations.

1.5 hours of CE available for AFH Council members who attend the entire webinar.

Spokane Chapter Meeting

COME MEET OUR NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BOB SCHROETER

August 1st  |  11:30am — 2:00pm

Spokane Shadle Park Library
2111 W Wellesley Ave, Spokane, WA 99205, USA

What Is Insurance and Why Is It Important?

Presented by Rebecca Thompson, AFH Department Manager/Broker at Fortiphi Insurance, 16 years of experience in the AFH insurance industry

Discussion:Insurance can be a mysterious and puzzling thing. How does insurance work? What are the benefits of insurance? And how do you find the best insurance for your business? These are common questions, and fortunately, there are some easy-to-understand answers for them! Come join us!

You will leave able to:

• Ensure the insured’s well-being by learning how to mitigate and shield against financial losses

• Loss Avoidance – Avert major troubles, risk evaluations and safety

• Understanding the Insurance Submission Processes – Applications and Insurance Terms

• Management of Claims – Tools and Strategies

• Transfer of Risk – Peace of Mind

1.0 CE available to all AFH Council members who attend.

Lunch Sponsor: Sixth Avenue Medical Pharmacy

Snohomish Chapter Meeting

COME MEET OUR NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BOB SCHROETER

August 6th, 2025  |  1:30pm — 3:30pm

Snohomish
6120 Grove St, Marysville, WA 98270, USA

Topic TBD

Presented by TBD

AFH Council Statewide Virtual Chapter Meeting

COME MEET OUR NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BOB SCHROETER

August 7th, 2025  |  10:00am — 11:00am

Virtual Meeting

Connect with our affiliate business partners and other providers from across the state at our virtual Chapter Meeting! The AFH Council will provide important industry updates, followed by an open Q&A session where you can engage, ask questions, and share insights. Join us monthly to network, stay informed, and collaborate with others in the field. We’ll see you there!

Kent Chapter Meeting

COME MEET OUR NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BOB SCHROETER

August 8th, 2025  |  11:30am — 2:30pm

Kent Senior Center

600 E Smith St, Kent, WA 98030, USA

Topic TBD

Presented by TBD

All Staff of AFH Council Member Homes Can Get Free CE!

Are you aware that all staff at AFH Council member homes can receive free CE by attending our webinars and chapter meetings? It’s easy for your team to take advantage of this opportunity: just have them use your home’s license number when registering for webinars and include it on the sign-in sheet at chapter meetings. This is a great opportunity to improve your team’s professional development and give them the tools they need to excel. Send them to our events page to get them started!

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