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      Adult Foster Care updated August 1, 2024 Add to favorites One of my favorites

      Adult Foster Care (AFC) is a type of housing for people with disabilities and seniors who need some daily care, but do not need skilled nursing care. Adult Foster Care is sometimes called Community Residential Settings (CRS). Note: Adult Foster Care is different than children living in foster care. It is housing for adults with disabilities and seniors.

      What It Is

      • Cooking
      • Cleaning
      • Laundry
      • Help during outings, and
      • Personal care assistance (PCA) services, such as help with bathing, dressing, and toileting.

      Note: The caregiver does not do skilled nursing. If you need skilled nursing and wish to live in Adult Foster Care, you may contract skilled nursing separately.

      Some caregivers own and live in the homes they provide care in, while others are employees paid to live on site. When the caregiver owns the home, it is called Family Adult Foster Care. When the caregivers are employees, it is called Corporate Adult Foster Care.

      All Adult Foster Care locations are licensed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS).

      Some people who live in Adult Foster Care may be able to live in the community by getting similar services in their own homes or apartments.

      How You Pay

      You pay a monthly amount that includes your room, board, and services. Many people pay for AFC with money they have in savings or income.

      If you cannot afford AFC, there are some public programs that may help, including:

      • Housing Support (formerly Group Residential Housing): Housing Support is available to people with low income and low assets who have disabilities. Housing Support will only pay for Adult Foster Care settings that are approved for Housing Support. Housing Support may pay up to the full cost of room, board, and services, depending on your income and eligibility for MA-Waiver programs.
      • MA-Waiver programs: If you are eligible for Medical Assistance (MA) due to your disability, you may qualify for an MA-Waiver program that helps pay for services in the community, which may include AFC locations.

      Get Help

      To learn more about whether Adult Foster Care is right for you and if any programs can help you afford it:

      • Contact your local county or tribal human services office
      • Chat with a Hub expert
      • Call the Senior LinkAge Line® (SLL) at 1-800-333-2433
      Compare Adult Foster Care locations

      Before you choose an Adult Foster Care home:

      • Consider whether you need to live in Adult Foster Care or whether you have the option to get the services you need at home
      • Use HB101 Places to find Adult Foster Care locations throughout Minnesota.
      • Visit locations that interest you
      • Interview caregivers to make sure the they can meet your needs
      • Ask for references who can recommend any places you visit, and
      • Compare your options.