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Adult Family Care

 

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Adult Family Care

Adult Family Care (AFC), also called Adult Foster Care, is a service for elderly adults and adults with disabilities who cannot live alone.

People receiving AFC support live with trained, paid caregivers who provide daily care. Caregivers may be family members (except legal guardians), or non-family members, and may be individuals, couples, or families.

AFC is for adults who need daily help with personal care, but want to live in a home setting rather than in a nursing home or other residential setting. The caregiver provides meals, companionship, personal care and assistance, and 24-hour supervision if indicated. Caregivers receive a daily stipend, and support through The Arc of Plymouth and Upper Cape Cod nursing and case management staff.

Who is Eligible for AFC Services?

You must be 16 years of age or older.

  • You must be unable to live alone because of a medical, physical, cognitive or psychiatric condition.

  • You must need daily assistance with one or more activities of daily living (ADL’s).

  • You cannot require full-time skilled nursing care.

  • You must be eligible for MassHealth or able to pay privately.

  • Your caregiver cannot be your spouse or another relative legally responsible for you (Note: For a minor child, the caregiver cannot be a parent).

  • You must be approved for Adult Family Care by a physician and an Aging Services Access Point (ASAP).

 
 
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"I notice I am so at peace now thanks to the care my brother receives at The Arc. Since beginning with AFC, you can see the relief on his face. His caregiver is so positive and helpful!"

— Kathleen

Who can be a caregiver?

Caregivers can be a non-custodial parent, a family member or a non-family member. However, caregivers cannot be spouses, parents of minor children, or legally responsible relatives.

Caregivers must be approved by the Arc of Plymouth and Upper Cape Cod (interview, references, agency background checks, and eligible to provide 24-hour supervision). A caregiver’s responsibilities may include:

  • Provide companionship and inclusion in the home and community

  • Assist with personal care, meal preparation as needed, etc.

  • Provide behavioral support as needed

  • Provide medication reminders and assistance

  • Assist with shopping, laundry, and housekeeping as needed

  • Provide/arrange transportation to medical appointments and social visits

  • Maintain a clean, safe living space

  • Keep a caregiver log

  • Other responsibilities as needed

More Info

For more information or questions regarding Adult Family Care Support please use the link below.