West Virginia Bureau for Children and Families
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BCF Support Article
How can I become an Adult Family Care provider?
Category:
Adult Residential Services
Updated:
3/10/2003
The application process to become an Adult Family Care provider is comprised of two parts: Completion of an Application Packet and Completion of a Homestudy. The application packet is to be completed by the applicant and may be requested from your local Department of Health and Human Resources office or you may download the forms here. The packet and consists of:
- Application Form
- Fire & Safety Checklist
- Personal Reference Letter (2 required - unrelated to applicant)
- Credit Reference Letter
- Physicians Statement (for each adult household member)
After the completed application packet is received by the local Department of Health and Human Resources, a Homestudy must be completed. The Homestudy consists of:
- Initial visit to the home
- Interview with the applicant
- Individual interviews with each family member
- Group interview with all household members together
For more information about becoming an Adult Family Care provider, contact your local Department of Health and Human Resources or complete the AFC/ESC
inquiry form and someone will contact you.