Adult Family Care of the North Shore

Adult Family Care of the North Shore For over 20 years, AFCNS has helped adults with disabilities live at home with caregivers. Learn about our MassHealth-funded support services.

Exceptional Support and Solutions for Both Caregivers and Clients

Adult Foster Care provides secure private homes and supportive caregivers for adults with disabilities or chronic illnesses. Many Adult Foster Care (AFC) clients are already living with a parent, child or other family member who qualifies as a caregiver. Other clients are placed in homes with diligent and compassionate AFC caregive

rs. If you are an adult with a disability or know of a disabled adult in need of care, AFC may be able to help. Our experienced team of nurses and care managers will assess your needs to see if you or someone you know qualifies for this innovative MassHealth program. Financial Support

Adult Foster Care is a MassHealth-funded program that provides a tax-free daily stipend to the caregiver. Health & Social Support

Our staff members become an extension to the clients' and caregivers' families. Clients and caregivers are assigned a nurse and care manager who visit the homes regularly. Staff members can answer questions about health issues, and serve as a resource for medical training, education and needed interventions. There is always someone on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Family Support

At Adult Foster Care, we provide a foundation to maintain existing relationships. We help our clients navigate the complexities of living with a disability. General Resource Support

Seasoned nurses and care managers work to identify vital resources for the client. These can include:

-Adult Day Health Programs
-Specialized work and community support programs for those with developmental delays
-Mental health counselors
-Guardianship and health care proxy information
-Transportation services
-Information about other adult foster cares in different locations

Get in touch with us, we would love to discuss the program more with you!

We’ve got an author in the AFCNS family 📚✨Theo is proudly showing off his very own book — “I Got Stuck In An Elevator” (...
08/14/2026

We’ve got an author in the AFCNS family 📚✨

Theo is proudly showing off his very own book — “I Got Stuck In An Elevator” (and yes, we definitely want to read it 😄). Creativity, confidence, and a great story to tell — we love seeing moments like this!

Whether someone needs support or simply requires supervision, it’s all about encouraging passions and celebrating achievements.

Way to go, Theo! 👏

08/11/2026

❤️ "You truly could feel the love and positivity in the room."That's one of the many heartfelt messages we received foll...
08/07/2026

❤️ "You truly could feel the love and positivity in the room."

That's one of the many heartfelt messages we received following our 25th Anniversary Celebration at Seaglass on Salisbury Beach, and it's one we'll never forget.

One client's caregiver shared:
"Thank you for such a fun and heartfelt day filled with love. You truly could feel the love and positivity in the room. You knocked it out of the park! It's my favorite, absolute favorite AFC party... I can't tell you how much I appreciate the staff at AFC. You're not just touching lives; you're changing lives." 🥰

These words mean more to us than we can express.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate 25 years of supporting families, building connections, and creating moments of joy. Seeing our clients, caregivers, families, and staff together reminded us why we do what we do every day.

Here's to the memories we made yesterday—and to many more in the years ahead. 💙

Pictured: Kathleen (Client), Beth (AFC Care Manager), and Caryn (Kathleen's sister and caregiver).

Sometimes the right kind of support doesn't just help someone get through the day — it changes the entire shape of their...
08/06/2026

Sometimes the right kind of support doesn't just help someone get through the day — it changes the entire shape of their life. This is why we do what we do.
Every visit from a nurse or care manager, every dollar of stipend support, every conversation — it all adds up to something bigger: a family that gets to stay together, at home, with the support they deserve.

Small acts of kindness can make a big difference. 🎒❤️Adult Family Care of the North Shore was honored to help collect ba...
08/04/2026

Small acts of kindness can make a big difference. 🎒❤️

Adult Family Care of the North Shore was honored to help collect backpacks for schoolchildren in Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic, supporting the incredible work of Faithful Hands.

Every backpack represents more than school supplies—it represents opportunity, encouragement, and hope for a child beginning a new school year.

We're grateful to everyone who helped make this effort possible and to the volunteers of Faithful Hands for delivering these gifts directly into the hands of the children who need them most. 🌎💙

Care doesn't stop after move-in day. Every AFCNS family is paired with a nurse and care manager who check in regularly —...
07/31/2026

Care doesn't stop after move-in day. Every AFCNS family is paired with a nurse and care manager who check in regularly — monitoring health, offering emotional support, and helping navigate whatever comes next.
You're never figuring this out alone.

👉 Inquire about services here: https://www.adultfamilycarens.com/apply-for-services

📍 Stop by TODAY!If you're in the Newburyport area, stop by the Know Your Community Information Fair today from 10:00 AM ...
07/30/2026

📍 Stop by TODAY!

If you're in the Newburyport area, stop by the Know Your Community Information Fair today from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Newburyport Community Center!

Our team from Adult Family Care of the North Shore will be there to answer questions about our MassHealth-funded Adult Family Care program and share how we support family caregivers and individuals who wish to remain safely at home.

Whether you're caring for a loved one, looking for local resources, or simply want to learn more about the services available in our community, we'd love to meet you!

📅 Today, July 30
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Newburyport Community Center
331 High Street, Newburyport, MA

We hope to see you there! 💙

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63 Middle Street
Gloucester, MA
01930

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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