Adult Family Home Reclassification Proposed
The Department of Health and Family Services has drafted a proposal to reclassify adult family homes. Currently, adult family homes are classified by size; 1-2 bed AFHs are certified by counties, and 3-4 bed facilities are licensed by the Bureau of Quality Assurance. The proposal would create two categories based on model type, not size. Adult Family Homes would be the “traditional� model of an owner-occupied facility of 1 to 4 beds, and be certified by the local county. Community Care Homes would be the “corporate� model of a 1 to 4 bed facility owned by an outside entity and operated by paid staff, licensed by BQA.
If you would like more details or to comment on this proposal, please contact
Carrie Molke with DHFS at molkeca@dhfs.state.wi.us or 608/267-5267.