OLYMPIA -- The state Department of Social and Health Services has halted admissions to Advanced AFH, a privately operated adult family home located at 8102 226th Street SW, Edmonds.

The adult family home is licensed to Mahlet Hagos and Tekle Eysadik.

The state took the action after finding violations that jeopardized the safety and well-being of residents. The violation includes but is not limited to:

• Operating an adult family home while working for the DSHS Aging and Disability Services Administration. ADSA employees and their household members are prohibited from having an adult family home license. This is a repeat or uncorrected deficiency previously cited on Nov. 5, 2008.

While the home is in stop placement, licensee may not admit residents.

The provider has the right to contest the stop placement and revocation by requesting an administrative hearing within 28 days of state notification. Current residents may stay in the home. If a resident chooses to remain, DSHS will continue to monitor the home for resident safety.

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DSHS does not discriminate, and provides equal access to its programs and services for all persons without regard to race, color, gender, religion, creed, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, veteran's status or the presence of any physical, sensory or mental disability.