Our Services
Adult Foster Care (AFC) provides in-home support for individuals with medical or mental health conditions who need daily assistance. With the help of a live-in caregiver, patients receive personalized care in a safe, home-based setting, promoting independence while ensuring their health and well-being.
CARF Accredited
Our Adult Foster Care program is CARF-accredited, ensuring high-quality, person-centered care. This recognition reflects our commitment to safety, ethical standards, and continuous improvement, providing families with trusted, compassionate support.
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Who Qualifies?
Age:
Patients must be 16 years of age or older.
MassHealth Eligibility:
Patients must be eligible for MassHealth Standard or MassHealth CommonHealth.
Medical/Mental Condition:
The patient must have a documented medical or mental health condition that necessitates daily supervision or hands-on assistance with essential tasks. This could include conditions such as physical disabilities, cognitive impairments, neurological disorders, or chronic illnesses that affect independence.
Need for Assistance:
You must require assistance with at least one Activity of Daily Living (ADL), such as bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, or transferring.
Live-in Caregiver:
The Adult Foster Care program mandates that the patient must have a live-in caregiver who is responsible for providing daily assistance and ensuring the patient’s well-being. The caregiver may be a family member (excluding a spouse or legal guardian) or a non-related individual who meets program qualifications.
Massachusetts Residency:
The patient must be a resident of Massachusetts to receive AFC services. This ensures that they are eligible for state-funded healthcare programs and can receive care from licensed providers within the state.
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What does a patient need to obtain services?
Primary Care Provider (PCP) Order Form:
To qualify for Family First services, a patient must obtain a Primary Care Provider Order Form signed by their healthcare provider, confirming the medical necessity of the program.
Recent Physical Exam:
The patient must have undergone a comprehensive physical examination within the past year to ensure their health status is up-to-date and accurately documented.
Tuberculosis (TB) Screening:
A TB screening is required to rule out any active infections and safeguard the health of both the patient and the caregiver.
MDS Assessment:
A Registered Nurse must complete a Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment to evaluate the patient's functional capabilities and determine their eligibility for care.
Authorization from MassHealth:
Approval from MassHealth is necessary to confirm that the patient meets financial and medical criteria for Adult Foster Care services.
Qualified Setting & Caregiver:
The patient must reside in a home environment that meets safety and program requirements and have a caregiver who is qualified to provide daily support and supervision.
Why Family First?
Owned and operated by a Registered Nurse with over 20 years experience who is a subject matter expert in the field of Adult Foster Care.
Family First focuses on quality not quantity. We never intend to become a large company, by staying small, we can focus on what matters, our members. We strive for continuity of care.
We own and operate right in the neighborhoods we serve. We are part of your community.