Types of adult foster care and levels of care
Not all adult foster care homes are the same. Understanding the different home types and levels of help can make it easier to find a setting that feels safe, respectful, and right for your loved one.
Adult family homes (adult foster care homes)
What an adult family home is, who it serves, and how this small, family-style model differs from a large facility.
Open Types of careBoard-and-care & room-and-board homes
How board-and-care homes provide a room, meals, and personal care in a small home setting — and what room-and-board covers.
Open Types of carePersonal care & daily-living support
Help with bathing, dressing, medication reminders, meals, and mobility in a small home — the everyday support adult foster care provides.
Open Types of careHomes that can care for memory loss
How some adult family homes are set up and staffed to safely care for adults living with dementia or memory loss.
Open Types of careRespite & short-term stays
Short-term stays in an adult family home that give family caregivers a planned break, or a trial before a longer move.
Open Types of careCare for younger disabled adults
Adult foster care is not only for elders — how small homes support younger adults with disabilities to live with dignity.
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