Adult Family Home Council Yakima Chapter

10/08/2026

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A fee increase, a court ruling and funding cuts are straining the homes. The fallout could land hardest on residents who can't afford care.

09/29/2026

We have to give a HUGE shoutout to Mr. Cole from Soundview for our gavel!! He's not only an amazing guy but even better ABP!! He knows how our chapter can get! Thank you Cole Copeland, you are the best!!! Go see him for all your incontinence needs 🤩❤️

09/19/2026

Question to providers:
What is one thing (or more) that you struggle with menu planning? Is it the residents are not eating, what to cook, how to plan menus?

09/04/2026

Providers, do you have an exceptional caregiver? Do you want to recognize them? This is a great way ❤️😊

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Who deserves to be recognized as AFHC's Caregiver of the Year?

Nominate an adult family home caregiver whose compassion, reliability, professionalism, and commitment make a meaningful difference. Providers, coworkers, residents' family members, community partners, and caregivers themselves may submit a nomination.

Nominations are due Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. PT. Please do not include resident-identifying or medical information.

Nominate a caregiver: https://adultfamilyhomecouncil.org/2026-caregiver-of-the-year-nominations

09/03/2026

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📢 AFHC Statewide Chapter Meeting — Tomorrow at 10 AM

Join providers from across Washington Thursday, September 3, from 10:00–11:00 AM for important AFHC updates and a live Member Q&A.

Topics include:
✅ Fall Conference updates
✅ CBA negotiations & arbitration
✅ Revalidation and MCO audits
✅ ECS resident “graduation”
✅ Supreme Court Live-In Exemption update + AFH toolkit
✅ AFHC Candidate Forums
✅ Member Q&A

Whether you have questions or just want to stay current on what’s happening statewide, we encourage you to join us.

🔗 Register: https://adultfamilyhomecouncil.org/events/1765661-afhc-statewide-virtual-chapter-meeting-2026-09

08/17/2026

Join us Today

Description: Licensing Inspections for AFH Providers This webinar is hosted by the Adult Family Home Council (AFHC) and taught by the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) team.  The training will cover an overview of supportive supervision including the difference between Community Behavior...

08/07/2026

One of our long time members found old WSRCC newsletters. Let us know if you see some familiar names!

08/05/2026

Post was created to connect providers. If you have openings in your AFH, comment on original post. Let's get our displaced residents help in Spokane ♥️💥

Emergency Placement Connections for Spokane-Area Providers

Adult family home providers with possible emergency placement availability are invited to comment below or contact AFHC.

If you need emergency placement assistance because of the Spokane-area fires, please reply to this post or call AFHC during business hours, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., at 1-888-439-8999.

Please do not post resident names, medical information, or other private details. AFHC will help connect interested parties but cannot guarantee placement availability.

06/23/2026

Don't forget about our meeting tomorrow!!