| Any individual or family who wants to provide a home and family for an elderly or disabled adult may apply to be an Adult Family Care provider.
Applicants must meet certain fire, safety, sanitation and
health standards. Can not accept more than three residents.
Must provide adequate living space and
nutritious meals for each adult placed in their
home. Must be willing to accept an adult without
regard to race, creed or national origin.
The Adult Family Care Program is administered by
the Department of Health and Human Resources.
The program is designed to serve adults who,
because of physical, mental or emotional
limitations, are unable to live independently in
their own home.
Adult Family Care offers elderly
or disabled persons who need or desire the care,
support and security of family living, the
opportunity to live in a family setting.
For further information on the Adult Family Care
Program please contact
Vickie Shaver, Region I Home finder 304-354-6118
or your local WVDHHR Office.
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