AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

2008 AFH "Dear Provider" Letters

July 16, 2008

ADSA:  AFH #2008-014
AFH LICENSE/CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP/CHANGE OF ADDRESS

Dear Adult Family Home Provider:

This letter is to remind you that you need a license to operate an adult family home, and of the requirements you must meet when changing ownership or changing location/address of the home.

It is illegal to operate an adult family home without a license.

An adult family home license is:

• Required if you provide care and services to more than one but not more than six residents in the home; and
• Not transferable and is only valid for the provider named on the license at the address listed on a license.

If applying for a change of ownership, the prospective provider must:

• Submit a new application to the department; and
• Obtain a new license.

If you change location or address of the adult family home, you must:

• Submit a new application to the department.
• Have your home inspected and approved by the:
• Local building official; and
• Department.
• Obtain a new license.

If you have any questions:

• Please refer to the enclosed sections of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) and/or
• Contact your RCS Field Manager.

Sincerely,

Joyce Pashley Stockwell, Director
Residential Care Services

Enclosures:  388-76-10105 & 10110 WAC