You are invited to share your feedback.
The Department of Social and Health Services’ Home and Community Living Administration is seeking feedback on use of Social Leave* for Medicaid clients who live in Adult Family Homes.
*Social Leave is defined as planned overnight leave from an Adult Family Home for recreational or socialization reasons. This does not include leave for medical, therapeutic, or recovery needs or incarceration.
These sessions are required through the Social Leave Memorandum of Understanding between Washington State & the AFH Council in the 25-27 Collective Bargaining Agreement.
What’s Asked of You:
- Please see the feedback groups listed below. If you are a part of one of these groups, please open your group’s attachment to learn more and register for your group’s virtual feedback session.
- Please spread the word about this communication with your networks to help us share this community engagement opportunity.
Note: While registration before April 30, 2026, is appreciated for planning purposes, you may register at any time before the day of the session.
Clients, families and guardians of people with Medicaid who live in Adult Family Homes
Monday, May 4, 2026, from 2-4 p.m.
If you are a client, family member, or guardian: Please select this link to register.
Adult Family Home providers, Adult Family Home Council representatives and advocates
Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 9-11 a.m., or Monday, June 1, 2026, from 3-5 p.m.
If you are an Adult Family Home Provider, Adult Family Home Council representative or advocate, please join us on either May 14 or June 1, 2026. Please select the date to register below:
Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 9—11 a.m.
Monday, June 1, 2026, from 3—5 p.m.
Department staff who support people with Medicaid who live in Adult Family Homes
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 3-5 p.m.
If you are a Developmental Disabilities Community Services or Home and Community Services staff who provides support to Medicaid clients in Adult Family Homes: Please select this link to register.
Please email Paula.Costa@dshs.wa.gov if you have questions. Thank you!
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