Families often wish to care for a person with a disability (PwD) or an elderly loved one at home. This isn’t always the easiest option. Caring for someone who can no longer live safely on their own is a big job. Adult Family Care (AFC) is here to help. AFC is a program that… Continue Reading Adult Family Care (AFC) [...]
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Adult Family Care (AFC)
Adult Family Care (AFC) lets the elderly and people with on-going illness or disabilities to keep living at home with their families. They can keep their dignity and privacy. AFC ensures that each person gets the help they need with activities of daily living (ADLs), like personal care, meals, and supervision. Our program provides… Continue Reading Adult Family Care (AFC) [...]
Adult Family Care (AFC)
Gives a supportive family setting for adults who, because of aging medical cognitive emotional problems cannot safely live alone. Caregivers provide personal care and medical treatment under supervision of Registered Nurse’s and Social Worker’s per Primary Care Doctor/Provider orders. The Adult Family Care Program is available for those who need assistance with personal care. They want… Continue Reading Adult Family Care (AFC) [...]
Adult Family Care (AFC)
To be part of this program one must 16 years or older, be eligible for MassHealth coverage and need help to complete certain activities of daily living (ADLs). ADLs are bathing, eating, dressing, walking or toileting. A team consisting of a Registered Nurse and a Care Manager conduct the initial screening. After acceptance into… Continue Reading Adult Family Care (AFC) [...]
Adult Family Care (AFC)
Whether you are caring for an aging parent, or a son or daughter with a disability, Advocates Adult Family Care provides financial help and the resources your family needs to thrive. Our experienced team of case managers and nurses partners with your whole family to help you care for your loved one in the… Continue Reading Adult Family Care (AFC) [...]
Adult Family Care (AFC)
Adult Family Care (AFC) is a MassHealth program that helps people with disabilities (PwD) and/or medical conditions live in the community with related or non-related families. Program offers financial help and support services. People and caregivers are assessed for eligibility according to MassHealth regulations. The JF&CS AFC program is unique because we are able… Continue Reading Adult Family Care (AFC) [...]
Adult Family Care (AFC)
Adult Family Care (AFC) is a Medicaid-funded program. It provides a tax-free stipend, paid respite time and ongoing support to caregivers of frail elders, adults with disabilities or adults with mental health challenges. The person receiving care must require, at minimum, daily cueing and supervision with at least one aspect of personal care. Participant Eligibility: Must be 16… Continue Reading Adult Family Care (AFC) [...]
Adult Family Care (AFC)
You may be caring for an aging parent, or a son or daughter with a disability. Advocates Adult Family Care provides financial help and the resources your family needs to thrive. Our experienced team of case managers and nurses partners with your whole family to help you care for your loved one in the… Continue Reading Adult Family Care (AFC) [...]
Adult Family Care (AFC)
Adult Family Care is sometimes referred to as Adult Foster Care or AFC.It is a program that supports families as they care for aging loved ones and family members with disabilities. Through AFC, you receive supports, resources, and funding that allow you to provide care at home. We tailor our supports to each family’s… Continue Reading Adult Family Care (AFC) [...]
Adult Family Care (AFC)
Whether you are caring for an aging parent, or a son or daughter with a disability, Advocates Adult Family Care provides financial help and the resources your family needs to thrive. Our experienced team of case managers and nurses partners with your whole family. We help you care for your loved one in the… Continue Reading Adult Family Care (AFC) [...]
