Are you providing care for someone at home?
You may qualify for a monthly payment.
Funded by MassHealth, Adult Foster Care allows a family member or friend to provide 24-hour care for qualified members in their own homes. Caregivers receive a tax-free payment for their services, to help with the burden of care. We’re here to help.
What is adult foster care?
Adult home care or adult foster care offers an alternative to residential care for those who are unable to live on their own and require supervision or physical help with bathing, hygiene, walking, transferring, eating, or dressing. So the people who need care can receive it in their own homes from their loved ones and friends.
Adult Foster Care offers many benefits compared to other care options:
Adult Foster Care with Mass Care Link
FREEDOM TO LIVE AT HOME
Living at home allows members to stick to their routines and participate in their community.
PERSONALIZED CARE
Especially beneficial for those with evolving health conditions such as diabetes or Alzheimer’s disease.
LOWER COST
Costs less than nursing homes or assisted living facilities, and is often less expensive than in-home personal care services.
24-HOUR CARE
By living with their caregivers, Adult Foster Care members can receive care around the clock.
Nursing Homes or Long-term Care Facilities
FREEDOM TO LIVE AT HOME
PERSONALIZED CARE
LOWER COST
24-HOUR CARE
Independent Living Communities
FREEDOM TO LIVE AT HOME
PERSONALIZED CARE
LOWER COST
24-HOUR CARE
Assisted Living or Community-based Homes
FREEDOM TO LIVE AT HOME
PERSONALIZED CARE
LOWER COST
24-HOUR CARE
Personal Care Attendant (PCA)
FREEDOM TO LIVE AT HOME
PERSONALIZED CARE
LOWER COST
24-HOUR CARE
Day Care and Day Programs
FREEDOM TO LIVE AT HOME
PERSONALIZED CARE
LOWER COST
24-HOUR CARE
Home Health Aid
FREEDOM TO LIVE AT HOME
PERSONALIZED CARE
LOWER COST
24-HOUR CARE
Requirements for Caregivers:
DOES THE FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER YOU CARE FOR:
- Have MassHealth?
- Live with you?
- Require supervision or physical assistance with at least one of the following daily activities: walking, bathing, dressing, toileting or getting up from or down to a chair, couch, bed, toilet or bath?
Requirements for Those in need of care:
- Are you unable to live alone due to a medical or mental condition?
- Is there a friend or family member who can take care of you?
- Do you have a medical or mental condition that prevents you from living alone?
- Do you have MassHealth?
- Do you live with your caregiver or are you willing to move in with your caregiver? (Caregiver cannot be your spouse or legal guardian.)
- Do you require supervision or physical assistance with at least one of the following daily activities: walking bathing, dressing, toileting or getting up from or down to a chair, couch, bed, toilet or bath?