What is AFC?
The Adult Family Care (AFC) program is an Arc program funded by MassHealth that pays family or non-family members a monthly tax free stipend to care for people in a home setting who are age 16 and older and who cannot live safely on their own.
Registered nurses and case managers offer ongoing education, advocacy, and healthcare oversight through monthly home visits, phone consultations and 24/7 on-call emergency support. The goal of the program is to keep people living in a home setting.
If you are interested in our AFC Program please contact Heather Hess, Director of AFC, 978-373-0552 x222 or fill out the Referral Form below.
Eligibility & Requirements
Caregiver Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age
- Can be biologically related to the AFC
member, but a legal guardian or spouse - Must complete a comprehensive application process, including
background checks, annual physical, and home study - Provide 24/7 care* for the AFC member in a home setting in Massachusetts
- Accept responsibility for the person’s care and supervision of all health related activities.
Member Eligibility:
- MassHealth insurance
- At least 16 years of age
- Have a written order for AFC services from their Primary Care Physician
- Have a medical diagnosis, physical, intellectual or developmental disability and require supervision or assistance with at least one of the following: eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, ambulating, or transferring.
How to get started:
- First refer above to the eligibility and requirements to check if our program is a good match for you!
- Fill out Referral Form located below or call today to make a referral
- Contact Heather Hess, Director of AFC, to schedule a consult to determine basic eligibility
- Schedule a home visit for assessment, evaluation, and training.
If you are interested in our AFC Program please contact Heather at hhess@thearcofghn.org or 978-373-0552 x222.
Communities Served:
Andover, North Andover, Amesbury, Boxford, Georgetown, Groveland, Haverhill, Lawrence, Merrimac, Methuen, Newbury, West Newbury, Newburyport, Rowley and Salisbury.
Caregiver Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age
- Can be biologically related to the AFC
member, but a legal guardian or spouse - Must complete a comprehensive application process, including
background checks, annual physical, and home study - Provide 24/7 care* for the AFC member in a home setting in Massachusetts
- Accept responsibility for the person’s care and supervision of all health related activities.
How to get started:
- First refer above to the eligibility and requirements to check if our program is a good match for you!
- Fill out Referral Form located below or call today to make a referral
- Contact Heather Hess, Director of AFC, to schedule a consult to determine basic eligibility
- Schedule a home visit for assessment, evaluation, and training.
If you are interested in becoming an AFC Caregiver or know someone who could benefit from this program please contact Heather at hhess@thearcofghn.org or 978-373-0552 x222.
Member Eligibility:
- MassHealth insurance
- At least 16 years of age
- Have a written order for AFC services
from their Primary Care Physician - Have a medical diagnosis, physical,
intellectual or developmental disability
and require supervision or assistance
with at least one of the following:
eating, bathing, dressing, toileting,
ambulating, or transferring.
Communities Served:
Andover, North Andover, Amesbury, Boxford, Georgetown, Groveland, Haverhill, Lawrence, Merrimac, Methuen, Newbury, West Newbury, Newburyport, Rowley and Salisbury.
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the human and civil rights of all persons with disabilities.