Adult Foster Care

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Contact Information

Multicultural Community Services (MCS) of the Pioneer Valley
Contact: Wendy Dagle, Director of Placement Services
Email Address: wendydagle@mcsnet.org
Phone: 413-782-2500 x312

1000 Wilbraham Road Springfield, MA 01109
Area Served: West

Map Location Adult Foster Care

Narrative

Adult Foster Care (also known as AFC), is a program for Elderly adults or adults with developmental or physical disabilities who cannot live alone safely. AFC Members live with trained, paid Caregivers. Caregivers provide daily care. On a daily basis, AFC provides people with personal care assistance in a family setting rather than a nursing home or other residential facility. Caregivers offer meals, companionship, personal care assistance and 24-hr supervision. Caregivers may be individuals, couples or large families.

 

Service Types

  • Case Management
  • Food - Meals
  • Skills Training
  • Socialization Activities

Program Type

  • Adult Foster Care

Populations Served

  • All Disabilities
  • Developmental Disability
  • Elderly Person with disabilities
  • Intellectual Disabilities

Ages Served

  • 23 – 59
  • 60 +

Additional Information

  • Fees: Free Service, MassHealth, Personal Funds