Webinar, May 11th, 2023, with the Arc of Greater Haverhill – Newburyport. The Adult Family Care (AFC )program is an Arc program funded by MassHealth that pays either family* or non-family members a monthly tax-free stipend to care for people age 16 and older in a home setting, who cannot live safely on their own. *Spouses and guardians may not become the AFC Member’s caregiver.
In order to qualify for AFC services, the member:
• Must have MassHealth
• Be 16 years or older
• Have one or more medical diagnoses
• Require at least supervision with one Activity of Daily Living (ADL), including: bathing, dressing, eating, transferring, or ambulating
• Cannot be left alone in the home setting for more than three hours per day
Benefits of joining the AFC Program:
• RN’s and Case Managers offer ongoing education, advocacy, and healthcare oversight
• Non-taxable monetary support according to the needs of the individual cared for
• 24-hour emergency line
• Assistance with accessing community supports
• Bi-lingual (Spanish/Eng.) Case Management is available
To register or to request more information, contact Heather Hess Heather.Hess@TheArcofGHN.org or (978) 373-0552 x222 or visit www.thearcofghn.org
