Submitted by
Vickie Shaver, LSW
Region I Adult Home Finder
The West Virginia State Legislature and the Governor approved a rate increase of $1.00 per day for providers of Adult Family Care Homes and Assisted Living Facilities.
Providers of an Adult Family Care Home will now receive $861.40 per month per client, Emergency Shelter Providers will receive as a daily rate $28.32 per client, while Assisted Living Facilities will now receive $1103.82 per month per client. These changes are effective July 1, 2008.
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.
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, at a minimum must -
Meet certain fire, safety, sanitation, and health standards
Cannot accept more than three residents
Provide adequate living space and nutritious meals for each adult placed in their home.
Be willing to accept an adult without regard to race, creed, or national origin.
Anyone interested in becoming an AFC Provider, please call your local WVDHHR office. Visit the Adult Services website at www.wvdhhr.org or contact Region I Adult Home finder, Vickie Shaver at 304-354-6118. | 
