This web page is for Adult Family Home (AFH) providers in Washington state that have a Medicaid contract and work with Home & Community Services (HCS) and/or Developmental Disability Community Services (DDCS). This site has resources, tools, and training materials for AFH providers to help serve and support the clients in the residential facilities.
Updates/Upcoming Trainings
- Hospital Training Support Unit Training Flyer (Jan - Mar 2026)
Helpful Links
- Long-Term Care Services & Information
- Long-Term Services and Supports Application
- Resident Rights: WAC 388-76-10530
- Home and Community Based Federal Guidelines
- Long-Term Care Resident Rights RCW 70.129
- Adult Family Home Contract Requirements WAC 388-76
- Dear Provider Letters
Financial
- Non-payment Flyer
- Getting started and billing essentials
- Submitting and adjusting social service claims
- Submitting and adjusting social service medical claims
- Viewing claim status and payments
- ProviderOne Setup and Payment Info
- Understand CARE Assessment Tool
- Exception to the Rule FAQ
- Residential Classification Groups
- Community Integration FAQ
Commonly Used DSHS Forms
- Adult Residential Care Services Notice of Change
- Adult Family Home (AFH) Resident Significant Change Assessment Request
- Adult Family Home Notice of Transfer or Discharge
- Adult Family Home Negotiated Care Plan Sample Template
Helpful Handouts
- HCLA AFH ETR FAQ Flyer
- HCLA AFH Community Integration FAQ Flyer
- HCLA AFH Helpful Tips Flyer
- HCLA AFH Residential Classification Flyer
Contact Information
- HCS & DDCS Regional Contact List handouts
- Ideas for future HCS training opportunities? Please feel free to email us the idea at: HCSAFHTrainings@dshs.wa.gov
- Ideas for future DDCS training opportunities? Please feel free to email Paula Costa: paula.costa@dshs.wa.gov
- Questions on Home & Community Services Residential Policy? Please feel free to email us at: hcsresidentialpolicy@dshs.wa.gov
- Questions for AFH providers with a Developmental Disability Community Service contract, please contact Paula Costa: paula.costa@dshs.wa.gov