Group Adult Foster Care

Overview of the Group Adult Foster Care (GAFC) Program

The Group Adult Foster Care (GAFC) Program is a MassHealth initiative designed to provide essential care and support to elderly and disabled individuals residing in Massachusetts. This program helps participants with their Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), which include tasks like bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, mobility, and toileting. Additionally, the GAFC program offers nursing oversight and assistance with light homemaking duties such as laundry and housecleaning to ensure a safe and supportive environment.

Benefits of the Group Adult Foster Care Program

Participants in the GAFC Program receive a wide range of services, including:

24/7 On-Call Access

Care Management

Nursing Oversight

Bathing, Grooming, and Personal Hygiene Assistance

Dressing and Undressing Assistance

Meal Preparation and Clean-Up

Light Housecleaning and Laundry

Medication Management and Reminders

Mobility Support

Shopping for Essentials and Errands

Supervision and Assistance with Toileting and Transferring

Transportation Arrangements

Eligibility Requirements for the MassHealth Group Adult Foster Care Program

To qualify for the GAFC Program, individuals must be Massachusetts residents aged 22 or older. They must also have a physical, medical, mental, or cognitive condition that hinders their ability to live independently, necessitating assistance with daily living activities.