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Guiding you step by step toward safe, trusted care for you or your loved one.
Guiding you step by step toward safe, trusted care for you or your loved one.
Get Started
Start Your Journey
A clear, supportive path to care designed around your family’s needs.
Starting the Adult Foster Care journey can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. At Americare AFC, we guide you through every step, from eligibility to ongoing support, so you can focus on your loved one’s health, safety, and well-being. Our experienced team makes the process clear, simple, and tailored to your unique situation, whether you’re just exploring options or ready to get started.
Your Path to Care, Step by Step
Your Path to Care, Step by Step:
A simple, guided process designed to support you and your loved one from start to finish
A simple, guided process designed to support you and your loved one from start to finish
Contact Us
Reach out to Americare AFC to discuss your situation, ask questions, and see if the program is right for you or your loved one.
Contact Us
Reach out to Americare AFC to discuss your situation, ask questions, and see if the program is right for you or your loved one.
Quick Eligibility Check
We review the member's medical, functional, and MassHealth requirements to confirm they qualify for AFC.
Quick Eligibility Check
We review the member's medical, functional, and MassHealth requirements to confirm they qualify for AFC.
Choose a Caregiver
Select a family member or trusted friend to be the caregiver (as long as they meet AFC guidelines). We'll help verify and qualify them.
Choose a Caregiver
Select a family member or trusted friend to be the caregiver (as long as they meet AFC guidelines). We'll help verify and qualify them.
Home Safety Visit & Care Plan
Our team visits the home to ensure it's safe and supportive. Then we create a personalized care plan tailored to the member's daily needs and goals.
Home Safety Visit & Care Plan
Our team visits the home to ensure it's safe and supportive. Then we create a personalized care plan tailored to the member's daily needs and goals.
Enrollment & Caregiver Training
Once approved, the caregiver receives essential AFC training and orientation—so they know exactly what to do and what support they'll receive.
Enrollment & Caregiver Training
Once approved, the caregiver receives essential AFC training and orientation—so they know exactly what to do and what support they'll receive.
Ongoing Monthly Support
After enrollment, our nurses and care managers provide: Monthly home visits Health and safety assessments Caregiver guidance Program compliance support We stay with you every step of the way.
Ongoing Monthly Support
After enrollment, our nurses and care managers provide: Monthly home visits Health and safety assessments Caregiver guidance Program compliance support We stay with you every step of the way.
Continued Growth & Program Excellence
We offer ongoing check-ins, documentation support, and additional training to ensure caregivers feel confident and members receive exceptional, consistent care.
Continued Growth & Program Excellence
We offer ongoing check-ins, documentation support, and additional training to ensure caregivers feel confident and members receive exceptional, consistent care.
Eligibility Guidelines for Caregivers & Members
Clear requirements to ensure safe, supportive, and high-quality care.
Clear requirements to ensure safe, supportive, and high-quality care.
Who Can Be a Caregiver?
Who Can Be a Caregiver?
Basic requirements to ensure safe, reliable, and supportive care
Basic requirements to ensure safe, reliable, and supportive care
Can be a member or non-family member of the person they are caring for
Can be a member or non-family member of the person they are caring for
Can NOT be a spouse, for the person. they are caring for
Can NOT be a spouse, for the person. they are caring for
Can NOT be a parent or guardian for the child they are caring for IF the child is under 18 years old
Can NOT be a parent or guardian for the child they are caring for IF the child is under 18 years old
Must be 18 yaers of age or older
Must be 18 yaers of age or older
Must be able to pass Criminal Offender Record Information check
Must be able to pass Criminal Offender Record Information check
Must be able to provide references
Must be able to provide references
Must have a physical and TB test within the past 12 months
Must have a physical and TB test within the past 12 months
Who Qualifies for Adult Foster Care?
Who Qualifies for Adult Foster Care?
Eligibility guidelines to help determine if the program is the right fit
Eligibility guidelines to help determine if the program is the right fit
Must be a Massachusetts resident
Must be a Massachusetts resident
Must be at least 16 years old
Must be at least 16 years old
Must have a physical, cognitive, or behavioral impairment that leads them to require assistance within at least one activity of daily living (ADL): walking, bathing, dressing, toileting, or getting up from or down to a chair, couch, bed, toilet, or bath
Must have a physical, cognitive, or behavioral impairment that leads them to require assistance within at least one activity of daily living (ADL): walking, bathing, dressing, toileting, or getting up from or down to a chair, couch, bed, toilet, or bath
Be unable to live alone due to their medical or mental condition
Be unable to live alone due to their medical or mental condition
Must have a friend or family member who can take care of them
Must have a friend or family member who can take care of them
Must have a MassHealth (Standard or Commonwealth)
Must have a MassHealth (Standard or Commonwealth)
Must live with the caregiver or be willinh to move in with the caregiver (not a spouse or legal guardian)
Must live with the caregiver or be willinh to move in with the caregiver (not a spouse or legal guardian)
Your Path to Care, Step by Step
A simple, guided process designed to support you and your loved one from start to finish
Contact Us
Reach out to Americare AFC to discuss your situation, ask questions, and see if the program is right for you or your loved one.
Quick Eligibility Check
We review the member's medical, functional, and MassHealth requirements to confirm they qualify for AFC.
Choose a Caregiver
Select a family member or trusted friend to be the caregiver (as long as they meet AFC guidelines). We'll help verify and qualify them.
Home Safety Visit & Care Plan
Our team visits the home to ensure it's safe and supportive. Then we create a personalized care plan tailored to the member's daily needs and goals.
Enrollment & Caregiver Training
Once approved, the caregiver receives essential AFC training and orientation—so they know exactly what to do and what support they'll receive.
Ongoing Monthly Support
After enrollment, our nurses and care managers provide: Monthly home visits Health and safety assessments Caregiver guidance Program compliance support We stay with you every step of the way.
Continued Growth & Program Excellence
We offer ongoing check-ins, documentation support, and additional training to ensure caregivers feel confident and members receive exceptional, consistent care.
Who Can Be a Caregiver?
Basic requirements to ensure safe, reliable, and supportive care
Can be a member or non-family member of the person they are caring for
Can be a member or non-family member of the person they are caring for
Can NOT be a spouse, for the person. they are caring for
Can NOT be a spouse, for the person. they are caring for
Can NOT be a parent or guardian for the child they are caring for IF the child is under 18 years old
Can NOT be a parent or guardian for the child they are caring for IF the child is under 18 years old
Must be 18 yaers of age or older
Must be 18 yaers of age or older
Must be able to pass Criminal Offender Record Information check
Must be able to pass Criminal Offender Record Information check
Must be able to provide references
Must be able to provide references
Must have a physical and TB test within the past 12 months
Must have a physical and TB test within the past 12 months
Who Qualifies for Adult Foster Care?
Eligibility guidelines to help determine if the program is the right fit
Must be a Massachusetts resident
Must be a Massachusetts resident
Must be at least 16 years old
Must be at least 16 years old
Must have a physical, cognitive, or behavioral impairment that leads them to require assistance within at least one activity of daily living (ADL): walking, bathing, dressing, toileting, or getting up from or down to a chair, couch, bed, toilet, or bath
Must have a physical, cognitive, or behavioral impairment that leads them to require assistance within at least one activity of daily living (ADL): walking, bathing, dressing, toileting, or getting up from or down to a chair, couch, bed, toilet, or bath
Be unable to live alone due to their medical or mental condition
Be unable to live alone due to their medical or mental condition
Must have a friend or family member who can take care of them
Must have a friend or family member who can take care of them
Must have a MassHealth (Standard or Commonwealth)
Must have a MassHealth (Standard or Commonwealth)
Must live with the caregiver or be willinh to move in with the caregiver (not a spouse or legal guardian)
Must live with the caregiver or be willinh to move in with the caregiver (not a spouse or legal guardian)
Take the Next Step With Confidence
We’re here to answer your questions, explain your options, and help you decide what’s right for your family.
Take the Next Step With Confidence
We’re here to answer your questions, explain your options, and help you decide what’s right for your family.
Take the Next Step With Confidence
We’re here to answer your questions, explain your options, and help you decide what’s right for your family.
Take the Next Step With Confidence
We’re here to answer your questions, explain your options, and help you decide what’s right for your family.
Take the Next Step With Confidence
We’re here to answer your questions, explain your options, and help you decide what’s right for your family.
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Get Started With Adult Foster Care
Complete the form below to check eligibility and connect with our care team.
Complete the form below to check eligibility and connect with our care team.
Take the Next Step With Confidence
We’re here to answer your questions, explain your options, and help you decide what’s right for your family.