Adult Foster Updates
For current updates to Adult Foster Care policy, procedures, and resources follow the link: to review the monthly AFH Newsletter.
9/12/23 - The 5 W's of House Rules/Agreements
Update to House Rules and Residency Agreement based on new ODDS interpretation of HCBS and AFH OARs.
4/1/2024 - Residency Agreement Form
Updates to the LCDDS Residency Agreement form template:
- Update to language around process for obtaining individual responsibility for damages to AFH.
- Addition of Room and Board amount
- Update to language around provider maintaining keys to individual room door locks.
- Addition of alcohol use at AFH
- Addition of weapon use at AFH
- Added language notifying individual of AFH provider right to call 911 for visitors posing risk to others in the home.
- Added clarity around House Rule requirements.
- Added field for “other” agreements implemented by AFH provider.
- Added field for individual declination to sign form.
5/28/2024 - Notice of Non-Discrimination Posting
Update to the Complaint Procedure posting to include non-discrimination notification requirements, initiated through Senate Bill 99 legislation.
6/14/2024 - Update Mandatory Abuse Reporter Form
Updated to include new public education regulations outlined in Senate Bill 710 and updated formatting. The form also includes information about alternative versions available for accessibility.
Prospective Foster Provider Info
Non-relative foster homes for people with developmental disabilities in Lane County provide care and services in a safe, secure, home-like environment. Care includes 24 hour supervision, the provision of room and board, assistance with the activities of everyday living (from grooming and eating to participation in leisure activities) and access to services which help residents develop appropriate skills to maintain or increase their level of functioning.
Interested in becoming an Adult Foster Care Provider?
Complete provider requirements are outlined in the Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) Division 360 - Adult Foster Homes for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities. Some of the minimum requirements to become a licensed provider:
- Have one year of full-time experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
- Live in a home in Lane County that meets the structural and safety requirements of the AFH-DD program.
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Pass a criminal background check.
- Successfully complete the Basic Training Course, passing the test within two attempts.
- Have the financial resources required to open and operate the AFH-DD.
- Be literate in the English language and able to demonstrate the ability to comprehend and communicate in the English orally and writing,
- Be a good character.
- Not be related to the foster care resident(s) by birth, marriage or adoption.
- Be mentally and physically capable of providing care.
- Have current first aid/CPR certification.
- Not have been found responsible for founded or substantiated abuse in the past.
- AFH Licensure must occur within one year of completing orientation and records training hosted by Lane County Developmental Disabilities Services.
The first step is to complete an electronic questionnaire by clicking HERE.
A Foster Home Coordinator will contact you after reviewing your completed questionnaire!