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The Arc of Bristol County

General Info

Program Name
Adult Family Care (AFC)
Agency Office
437 Bay Street
Taunton, MA 02780
Phone
508-884-2971
Program Type
Residentialprogram types definition
Business Filing Type
Corporation
Organizational Type
Non-Profit
Hours of Operation
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30a to 5:00p
Accessibility Features
Wheelchair Ramps, Accessible Restrooms, Near Public Transportation, Able to serve clients in their wheelchair , Services at Home, Services at Work
Contact
Rebecca Barry
Email
rbarry@arcnbc.org
Website
https://www.arcnbc.org/what-we-do/residential/
Services
Adult Foster Care / Group Adult Foster Care (Adult Foster Care), Case Management, Relationship/Friendship Support, Self-Advocacy, Self-Advocacy – Recreation and Leisure
Populations Served
Developmental Disability, Elderly Person with disabilities, Heart Disorder, Intellectual Disabilities, Physical Disabilities
Eligibility Requirements
DDS eligibility

Narrative

Adult Family Care offers Massachusetts residents who are eligible for MassHealth and meet the state’s eligibility criteria an opportunity for a family-centered living experience. 

The Arc of Bristol County’s Adult Family Care (AFC) program offers residents of Massachusetts who need assistance with activities of daily living due to frailty, chronic illness, advanced age, or cognitive, physical or mental disability the opportunity to safely live in a family home. AFC gives participants an opportunity to live with trained, paid caregivers.

AFC provides nursing and case management services, and partners with the participant and their caregiver to offer on-going support and resources. Caregivers also receive a monthly stipend.  

AFC participants must be at least 16 years of age, qualify for MassHealth, require assistance with one or more activities of daily living, and be willing to participate in the program.

Licensure

DDS Licensing

Client Information

Staff to Client Ratios
1 clients to every 1 staff person
Age Range of Clients
22 years to 99 years

Towns Served

ACUSHNET, ASSONET, ATTLEBORO, BERKLEY, DARTMOUTH, DIGHTON, FAIRHAVEN, FALL RIVER, FREETOWN, LAKEVILLE, MANSFIELD, MARION, MATTAPOISETT, NEW BEDFORD, NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH, NORTON, PLAINVILLE, RAYNHAM, REHOBOTH, ROCHESTER, SEEKONK, SOMERSET, SWANSEA, TAUNTON, WAREHAM, WESTPORT, WRENTHAM

Record last updated on 28/06/2023

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