Adult Family Care

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Areas Served

Massachusetts

Adult Family Care provides you with support, resources, and financial assistance to make it easier for you to care for your loved one—and for yourself. Whether you are caring for an aging parent or a family member with a disability, Advocates Adult Family Care (AFC) provides the compassionate and customized supports your family needs to thrive.

What Adult Family Care Provides

Emotional and Practical Supports, including Nursing and Case Management

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Assistance Navigating Resources, Services, and Referrals

Tax-Free Financial Stipend

Who is eligible for Adult Family Care?

Your Loved One Must:

Be 16 or older
Be unable to live alone due to a physical, medical, or cognitive disability
Be eligible for MassHealth
Require assistance with one or more activities of daily living (ADLs)

You Must:

Live in Massachusetts with the person in need of care
Have adequate time to provide personal care and safety
Not be the loved one's legal guardian or spouse
Complete a screening and application process

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Adult Family Care?

Adult Family Care—also sometimes referred to as Adult Foster Care or AFC—is a program that supports families as they care for aging loved ones and family members with disabilities. Through AFC, you receive coordinated supports, resources, and funding that allow you to provide care at home.

Does my loved one qualify for MassHealth?

Many people in Massachusetts are eligible for MassHealth. You can read about eligibility here or call us at (888) 628-6885. We can connect you with more information.

What are Activities of Daily Living?

Activities of Daily Living (or ADLs) include bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, transfers, and walking. Not sure if your loved one qualifies? Call us at (888) 628-6885—we are happy to learn more about your family and your needs.

Can you meet my family's unique needs?

We tailor our supports to your family’s needs and preferences. Our experienced team of case managers and registered nurses partners with your whole family to provide customized care.

Our staff members come from a wide range of backgrounds and speak many languages, including Cantonese, English, French, Haitian-Creole, Lithuanian, Mandarin, Russian, and Spanish.

Want to discuss your family's needs in more detail? You can fill out this form, and a member of our team will contact you.

Interested in speaking with a member of our team? We'd love to learn more about your family. Call us at (888) 628-6885 or fill out this form to learn more.

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Advocates Adult Family Care is proud to hold a three-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.

The Magic of the Man with the Sunglasses

Carson Riley, a participant in Advocates' Adult Family Care program, is the inspiration behind a new children's book. The Magic of the Man with the Sunglasses is a heartwarming story that teaches readers about the importance of diversity, respect, and compassion.

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Jack and Kevin: Riding Towards Independence

One of Jack’s greatest joys in life is taking long bike rides through backroads, enjoying nature and the beautiful scenery. At age 16, he was inspired to start biking to gain independence. Jack’s dad Kevin views his bike-riding adventures as a sign of Jack’s progress.