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Building Adult Foster Care: What States Can Do
10/07/2009 | Requests *Summary
States are currently facing major budget shortfalls and are looking for viable options to provide services and supports to older adults and people with disabilities. This PPI report examines the role of adult foster care (AFC) within the array of long-term services and supports. It explores trends and issues facing AFC providers, discusses the role of the Nurse Practice Act on the scope of services available in AFC and offers recommendations to support the development and growth of services.
Author
Mollica, Robert L.; Simms-Kastelein, Kristin; Farnham, Jennifer; Reinhard, Susan; Accius, Jean; Cheek, Michael; Baldwin, Candace
Available Files
- In Brief PDF (71K, 3 pages)
- Report PDF (1,434K, 238 pages)
- Website Off-site link
Keywords
Long Term Services and Supports; Adult Foster Care; AFC; Regulating; Nurse Delegation; Administering Medications; Single-Home Operators; Nurse Practice Acts;
Topic
Aging Issues, Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities, Housing
Type/Tool
Policy alerts, briefs, letters & papers, Reports
Source
AARP Public Policy Institute
State
All States/Territories
Date Created
10/07/2009
Contact
AARP Public Policy Institute
ppi@aarp.org
202-424-3890
ppi@aarp.org
202-424-3890
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* Reflects requests since January 1, 2007
Options
HCBS / Clearinghouse for the Community Living Exchange Collaborative / (http://www.hcbs.org)