Advocacy
At Vitra Health, we believe families who rely on Adult Foster Care deserve thoughtful, informed decisions.
That is why we are proud to support Amendment #815. This amendment would create an Adult Foster Care Working Group to review the program before cuts are made. It does not require new funding. Instead, it gives the state time to look closely at eligibility, services, oversight, workforce, and cost trends before making major decisions.
Why Amendment #815 Matters
Adult Foster Care, or AFC, helps older adults and people with disabilities stay safely at home with a live-in caregiver. In Massachusetts, the program serves a large and growing population, and the majority of those enrolled are seniors. AFC also helps reduce costs by providing care at home instead of in more expensive settings.
~30,000
people currently served by AFC in Massachusetts
50%+
of AFC enrollees are 65 or older
Amendment #815 is supported by organizations working to protect community-based care across Massachusetts.
The Arc of Massachusetts
Association of Developmental Disabilities Providers
Massachusetts Council for Adult Foster Care
Together, they are calling for a thoughtful, data-driven review before changes move forward.
Make Your Voice Heard
1. Find your Representative
Go to the Massachusetts House website and look up your Representative by your home address.
2. Call your Representative
Use the message below when you call.
3. Send an email
Use the template below to write to your Representative directly.
Call Script
“Hi, my name is [Your Name] and I’m a constituent from [Your City/Town]. I’m urging Representative [Last Name] to co-sponsor Amendment #815, filed by Representative Kushmerek, to the House Ways and Means FY27 budget. This amendment establishes an AFC Working Group to ensure any changes to the program are thoughtful and data-driven, and it requires no new funding. I hope the Representative will sign on. Thank you.”
Email Template
Dear Representative [Last Name],
I am writing to urge you to co-sponsor Amendment #815, filed by Representative Kushmerek, to the House Ways and Means FY27 budget. This amendment establishes an Adult Foster Care Working Group to review the AFC program before any cuts are made. It would examine eligibility, services, oversight, workforce, and cost trends. It requires no additional funding and would help ensure future decisions are thoughtful and evidence-based.
Thank you for your consideration.
Our Commitment
At Vitra Health, we are proud to help lead efforts that protect care at home for the people and families who depend on it. We believe Adult Foster Care is too important for rushed decisions, and Amendment #815 is an important step toward protecting its future.
Vitra Health
Adult Foster Care is too important for rushed decisions. Amendment #815 is an important step toward protecting its future.
Learn how Vitra’s AFC program supports your family.
Care at home, provided by someone you trust.
