GAFC and PCA

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GAFC, or Group Adult Foster Care, is a MassHealth sponsored Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Program. GAFC provides assistance with personal care services to eligible individuals, aged twenty-two years and older, with disabilities.

Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Services

Assisting Client with Activities of Daily Living (ADLS):

Feeding
Bathing
Toileting
Personal Hygiene
Dressing and Grooming
Ambulation and Transfers

Assisting Client with Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLS):

Meal Preparation
Shopping and Errands
Laundry and Housekeeping
Assisting with cognitive or behavioral needs
Maintaining participant safety 24/7
Cueing or reminders to take medications
Supporting services e.g., doctor’s appointments, transportation

Eligibility

MassHealth standard or affiliated Managed Care Entity e.g CCA, Fallon etc.
Must be 22 years of age or older
Need daily assistance with one or more personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, or toileting