Welcome To GIA ADULT FOSTER CARE PROGRAM
What is Adult Foster Care?
Adult Foster Care (also known as AFC), is a program for Elderly, Mentally or Physical disabled individuals who cannot live alone safely. AFC Members live with trained, paid Caregivers who provide daily care on a daily basis, in a community setting. Caregivers provide meals, companionship, personal care assistance and 24-hr supervision. Caregivers may be family members.
Am I eligible to be an AFC Member?
To be eligible you must:
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Have MassHealth standard insurance.
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Be 16 years of age or older.
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Be unable to live alone due to a medical, physical, cognitive or mental condition.
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Need daily assistance with one or more activity of daily living (ADL), such as bathing, dressing, eating, toileting or ambulation.
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Be willing to live with your caregiver.
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Be eligible for MassHealth or able to pay privately.
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Be approved for AFC by a physician