Consolidated Adult Foster Care Ruleset Update

The Adult Foster Care (AFC) single ruleset continues to move through the rule promulgation process. The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) took testimony on the seven rulesets related to AFC homes on September 24, 2025. HCAM submitted a card of support. The timeline requires 15 legislative days to allow for JCAR to review and approve the rule changes.

The new rules consolidate all AFC license rules into one set. Currently, providers follow specific administrative rules for each sized home, ranging from Family Homes up to Congregate Homes. Going forward, creating one set of consolidated rule enables the department to eliminate redundancy, reducing the rule set from 120 pages and 206 rules to 32 pages and 72 rules. HCAM will continue to update you as this process continues.