Adult Foster Care

I have heard of foster care for children but never knew adult foster care existed. Which is run very similar if not the same as child foster care, family-run homes providing room, board, and varying levels of supervision, oversight and personal care to nonrelated adults who are unable to care for themselves (AARP Studies Adult Foster Care 1996). The type of resident that uses adult day care are elderly or disabled individuals who have a medical diagnosis, a psychiatric diagnosis or in need of at least one ADL. Each state has its own standards for the licensing for these adult foster homes. Medicaid, private insurance, or personal sources are typically who fund these foster care homes. Medicare does not pay for AFC but may cover rehabilitation services under Part B.