Program Description Page 2
Who can be a Caregiver?
Caregivers can be family members or non-family members. However, caregivers cannot be spouses, parents of minor children, or legally responsible relatives.
Caregivers must be approved by the program (interview, references, CORI check), and be able to provide 24-hour supervision.
What benefits will I get?
You can live in your caregiver's home, or your caregiver can move into your home.
You will be treated like a member of the family by your caregiver. Your caregiver will:
The Adult Foster Care / Adult Family Care (AFC) agency provides:
Your caregiver will receive:
Your caregiver is not allowed to have more than three AFC clients at a time, and no more than two who require Level 2 care.
What are the costs?
Caregivers must be approved by the program (interview, references, CORI check), and be able to provide 24-hour supervision.
What benefits will I get?
You can live in your caregiver's home, or your caregiver can move into your home.
You will be treated like a member of the family by your caregiver. Your caregiver will:
- prepare meals and snacks
- assist you with personal care
- provide behavior interventions as needed
- provide medication reminders and assistance
- do shopping, laundry, and housekeeping
- provide transportation to medical appointments and social visits
- maintain a clean safe living space
- keep a caregiver log
The Adult Foster Care / Adult Family Care (AFC) agency provides:
- careful screening and training of your caregiver family
- case management and service coordination
- periodic visits by social workers and registered nurses to monitor medical conditions, evaluate caregiver services, and offer support and training
- 24-hour coverage for emergencies
Your caregiver will receive:
- up to $1500 per month for caregiver services ($18,000 per year), depending on the level of care needed
- support and training
- home visits by social workers and registered nurses
- respite care (up to 14 days per year)
Your caregiver is not allowed to have more than three AFC clients at a time, and no more than two who require Level 2 care.
What are the costs?