Adult Foster Care (AFC) is a MassHealth program that helps eligible members remain safely at home with the support of a live-in caregiver. Caregivers receive training, ongoing support from registered nurses and a care-management team, and a monthly tax-free stipend.
No nursing home. No complicated process on your own - just guided support from enrollment through ongoing care.
Receive up to $1,600 monthly tax-free stipend for providing daily care to your loved one at home.
Get regular check-ins, guidance, and support from our registered nurses and care-management team.
Keep your loved one in a safe, familiar home environment while we help take care of the rest.
Find out whether you and your loved one may qualify for the Massachusetts Adult Foster Care program. We’ll help you review the requirements and take the next step.
You may qualify for the Massachusetts Adult Foster Care (AFC) program if the following applies to you and your loved one. Final eligibility is determined following a care assessment and physician authorization.
Our team will guide you through each step and help with the paperwork, so you can focus on caring for your loved one.
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Complete the form or give us a call. We’ll answer your questions, review your situation, and help you check whether you and your loved one may qualify for the AFC program.
We’ll help verify MassHealth eligibility, coordinate an assessment of your loved one’s care needs, and gather the information needed to move your application forward.
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We’ll coordinate with your loved one’s healthcare provider to obtain the physician authorization required for the Adult Foster Care program.
Once approved, we’ll complete your enrollment, explain the program, and provide ongoing guidance from our nursing and care-management team.
You can continue caring for your loved one at home while receiving a monthly caregiver stipend, regular nurse visits, and dedicated support from our team.
Many families are unsure at first. Reach out and we’ll help you understand the program and walk through the process with you.
If you and your loved one meet the Massachusetts AFC requirements, you may be eligible for a monthly caregiver stipend. Spouses and people legally responsible for the care recipient are not eligible to serve as the paid caregiver.
Eligible caregivers may receive up to $1,600 per month, depending on the care recipient’s needs and the program’s eligibility requirements.
A qualifying MassHealth plan is required for the Adult Foster Care program. If you’re unsure whether your loved one qualifies or is enrolled, our team can help review your situation and explain the options.
Yes. The caregiver must live in the same home as the care recipient to participate in the Massachusetts AFC program.
The timeline varies based on MassHealth verification, physician approval, and completion of the required documentation. Our team helps coordinate each step to make the process as smooth as possible.
Once enrolled, you’ll receive ongoing support — including regular nurse visits, care management, and help meeting program requirements — along with your monthly caregiver stipend while you continue caring for your loved one at home.
That’s completely okay — many families aren’t sure at first. Complete our eligibility form and our team will review your situation and help you understand whether the AFC program may be a good fit.