Become a Council Member

Benefits of Being a Massachusetts Council for Adult Foster Care Agency Member

  • Legislative Advocacy with MCAFC Priorities to Mass Health & Executive Office of Health & Human Services
  • AFC Awareness Day meeting at State House to inform Legislature
  • Multiple Workshops & Training Events
  • Provide up to date information on legislative and regulatory changes
  • Support for agencies regarding National Accreditation
  • Monthly meetings for information sharing, best practices and Networking opportunities
  • Supporting provider agencies by promoting integrity in service delivery and providing ongoing training
  • Educating the public on the availability of Adult Foster Care as a care option and outlining how this program could be beneficial for seniors and those with disabilities
  • Advocating in front of the state Executive Office of Health and Human Services and the state Legislature for appropriate funding to support these services.
  • Promoting the development of research to advance what makes Adult Foster Care services work.
  • Premiere public speakers addressing the needs of agencies and members
  • Survey and data gathering with broad membership enrollment
     

Annual agency dues are based on yearly MassHealth Adult Foster Care revenues according to the following amounts:

(Based on AFC Revenue estimates as of June 30, 2024)

Annual Revenue Dues
Under $100k $125
$101K-$500K $250
$501K-$1.00M $500
$1.01M-$2.50M $750
$2.51M-$5.00M $1000
$5.01M-$10.00M $1250
$10.01M+ $1500