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If I do not meet the minimum education requirements, are there other alternatives?
See WAC 388-76-10130. There are no exceptions to these requirements.
Successful completion of government-approved public or private school education in a foreign country that includes an annual average of one thousand hours of instruction over twelve years or no less than twelve thousand hours of instruction (this is equivalent to grades 1-12 in the United States);
What are some of the application requirements that I must meet to be licensed as an adult family home provider?
$2,750 fee must be turned in with the license application;
For a change of ownership (CHOW) for a currently licensed AFH, submit a written letter from the current licensee saying that they are willing to give up their license when and if your license is approved;
Copy of your AFH Orientation Certificate taken within the last 12 months;
Copy of Washington State Business License
The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services website provides guidance on training requirements & classes. “CareLearn Washington provides access to professional online training, including DSHS approved continuing education, for long-term care professionals in adult family homes, assisted living facilities, and enhanced services facilities. Visit CareLearn...
Washington State DSHS states that, “The adult family home administrator training is a minimum of 54 hours of training on topics related to the licensing and management of AFHs.
Chapter 388-76 WAC describes the adult family home minimum licensing requirements. WACs 388-112A-0800 through 388-112A-0840 describe the adult family home administrator training requirements.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services pays for all Long Term Care Worker Background checks.
There are established background check procedures for the following types of facilities:
Adult Family Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, and Nursing Homes
Medicaid contracted Home Care Agencies
Private Pay Home Care Agencies
Individual Providers (IP) - Non Developmental Disabilities Administration
How soon will I need to report new hires or rehired employees?
The DSHS website states that “Federal and state laws require you to report all newly hired and rehired employees to the Division of Child Support (DCS) within 20 days of hire or rehire, regardless of their age or the numbers of hours worked. A newly hired employee is one who has not worked for you before, one who has returned to work for you after a separation of at least 60 consecutive days, or one who has started working for you under a new Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN).”
