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How to Earn Income by
Taking Care of Loved Ones
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ABOUT
This program teaches individuals and families how to legally, ethically, and effectively earn income by becoming adult foster care (AFC) providers—while creating meaningful housing and care for adults in need.
Course Goals
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Understand the Adult Foster Care (AFC) Model
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Learn How to Legally Start an AFC Program in Your Home
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Understand the Income Opportunities in AFC
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Prepare Your Home and Family for Residents
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Develop a Plan to Find Residents or Placement Partners
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Gain Tools to Stay Compliant and Sustainable
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Explore Pathways to Grow Your Income Through Caregiving
who will benefit
Families Looking for Extra Income
​Caregivers & Direct Support Professionals​
Retirees or Empty Nesters
​Stay-at-Home Parents
​Community Workers & Housing Advocates
Aspiring Residential Program Owners
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course outline
Section 1.
Introduction to Adult Foster Care (AFC)
Topics Covered:
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Define what adult foster care is
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Explain who qualifies as an adult foster care recipient
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Overview of income potential and service reimbursement
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Family-style care vs. institutional models
Section 2.
State Rules, Licensing, and Getting Approved
Topics Covered:
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Understand the licensing process (use Rhode Island as a sample, but customizable)
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Required training, background checks, and home inspections
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How to apply and pass the home assessment
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What types of residents you may be matched with (intellectual disabilities, seniors, mental health needs, etc.)
Section 3.
How the Money Works
Topics Covered:
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Payment models (Medicaid-funded, private pay, agency partnerships)
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Understanding the monthly stipend, service rate, and covered expenses
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Budgeting: What you keep, what you spend on care
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Sample monthly income breakdown (e.g., $1,800–$3,200 per adult)
Section 4.
Preparing Your Home
and Family
Topics Covered:
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Physical space requirements (bedroom, shared space, safety)
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Creating a welcoming, structured, and culturally safe environment
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Managing your own family dynamics
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Daily care responsibilities: meals, medication, transportation, socialization
Section 5.
Partnering with Agencies and Networks
Topics Covered:
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How to find adult foster care agencies and state programs
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Building a strong application and care plan
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Working with case managers, social workers, and guardians
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How to advocate for higher needs placements (and better rates)
Section 6.
Scaling and Sustaining
Your AFC Program
Topics Covered:
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Supporting more than one adult (if allowed by law)
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Turning AFC into a full-time income stream
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Staying compliant with inspections and documentation
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Expanding into a larger residential care model if desired
key takeaways
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Understanding of the Adult Foster Care System
Knowledge of the Income Potential
How Payments Work
Tools to Prepare Your Home
Strategies for Getting Residents
Access to Practical Tools & Templates
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Things you need to know
order the course today
You can earn up to $3,200 a month caring for one adult in your home
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In this training, you’ll learn exactly how to turn your home into a source of income and impact by becoming a licensed adult foster care provider. No medical degree, no real estate needed—just your willingness to care and the right guidance.
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If you’ve ever wanted to earn money while helping someone else live with dignity and stability, this is your moment.