This page contains resources to help licensed adult foster care homes (AFCs) and homes for the aged (HFAs) implement state-mandated COVID-19 response activities. Resources are provided by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Administration (BHDDA) and by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), which licenses AFCs and HFAs.
COVID-19 Emergency Response Decision Tool
Click the image below to open and download the COVID-19 Emergency Response Decision Tool. This flow chart provides guidance on:
Decision Tool Guidance Document
This document helps to explain the decision paths outlined in the Emergency Response Decision Tool. It provides details and background information for AFC/HFA homes faced with COVID-19-related emergencies. It also contains links to the latest COVID-19 executive orders and directives for AFCs and HFAs.
Guidance Document for AFC-HFA Decision Tool - 12-23-2020
Frequently Asked Questions
This document, prepared by LARA, addresses concerns about COVID-19-positive residents and staff. It is updated frequently to reflect changing circumstances.
COVID-19 FAQs for AFCs and HFAs
Online presentations
Senior staff at BHDDA are conducting regular online presentations for AFC and HFA managers. These “Q&A sessions” explain the latest guidelines for COVID-19 testing, monitoring, and vaccination. If you wish to be invited to future online presentations, please email your contact information to MDHHS-COVID-AFC-HFA-Response@michigan.gov.
Watch previous presentations at the links below.
AFC-HFA Presentation - 1-27-20221 (Presentation as video)
AFC-HFA Presentation - 1-20-2021 (Presentation as video)
AFC-HFA Presentation - 1-13-2021 (Presentation as video)
AFC-HFA Presentation - 12-30-2020
AFC-HFA Presentation - 12-09-2020