Group Adult Foster Care (GAFC)
Support with day-to-day activities from a direct care aide who visits your home
What Is Group Adult Foster Care?
Group Adult Foster Care (GAFC) is a MassHealth program that helps people (members) who need support with everyday tasks remain as independent as possible.
Through the program, members receive help from a direct care aide who visits the home on a regular schedule but does not live with them. Members also receive regular support from a nurse and care manager who help monitor their well-being and coordinate their care.
GAFC may be a good fit for people who need regular help with daily activities but do not need someone living with them full time.
Who Can Benefit from GAFC?
Group adult foster care may be appropriate for people who:
- Have MassHealth coverage that includes GAFC services
- Need help with tasks and routines
- Want to continue living independently at home
- Do not require someone to live with them
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What Does a Direct Care Aide Do?
A direct care aide provides hands-on support during scheduled visits.
Depending on the member's needs, a direct care aide may help with:
- Bathing and grooming
- Dressing
- Mobility and transfers
- Meal preparation
- Medication reminders
- Household routines
- Safety supervision
- Light assistance with daily tasks
The direct care aide follows an established care plan and helps members remain safe, comfortable, and supported in their daily lives.
How Is GAFC Different from AFC?
The main difference is that a direct care aide does not live with the member in the GAFC program. Instead, they visit to provide support. In Adult Foster Care (AFC), the person who provides care lives in the same home as the member and helps with their routine and needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers about our services, coverage, and how to begin.
No. In GAFC, the direct care aide visits the member on a scheduled basis but does not live in the home.
Care is provided by trained direct care aides, with ongoing support, nursing oversight, and care management from the Fortcom Health Services team.
Visit schedules depend on the member's needs and care plan. Our team works with each member to determine the appropriate level of support.
Contact our team to discuss your situation and determine whether GAFC may be a good fit. We'll guide you through the intake process, help with any required paperwork, and arrange an assessment to determine eligibility.
Our team can review the individual's needs, living situation, and MassHealth coverage to help determine whether GAFC is the right fit.
How to Get Started
We support MassHealth-eligible members who need help remaining independent at home, including elderly patients, individuals recovering from illness or surgery, and those living with disabilities.
Our process is simple and straightforward:
1. Prepare Basic Care Information
Before reaching out, please gather details about care needs, living situation, and support requirements.
2. Complete an Assessment
A care manager will meet with members to complete a full assessment and determine eligibility.
3. Receive a Personalized Care Plan
If the member is eligible, our team will create a care plan for their needs and level of support.
Complete Our Quick Form to Find a Direct Care Aide
Our team will review your information and reach out to help you take the next step.
Refer Someone You Care About
If you would like to refer a person or know someone who could use our services, please let us know and we will contact them soon.
