Certified Family Homes (CFH) provide a safe, family-style living environment for adults who need some assistance with the activities of daily living, but do not require a more restrictive institutional setting. There are over 2,500 Certified Family Homes in communities across the state.

What does it mean to be a CfH in Idaho?

A CFH is a home that meets approval criteria set by the State of Idaho and is certified by the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare to care for between one and four adult residents who cannot live on their own. Certification as a CFH is required when a paid caregiver provides services to any vulnerable adult residing in the caregiver’s home.

When do you need a certified family home?

Certification as a CFH is required when a paid caregiver provides services to any vulnerable adult residing in the caregiver’s home. The focus of a CFH is to provide safe and effective care to residents in a homelike, family-style atmosphere, with an emphasis on protecting residents’ rights and involvement with the community.

What makes a CFH a certified family home?

The CFH is operated by a provider who has received the appropriate training and demonstrated the knowledge and experience to provide safe and effective services to the residents.

How to become a certified family home trainer in Idaho?

Idaho Department of Health & Welfare34 Provider Relations Consultants Idaho Department of Health & Welfare35 Region 1 and the state of Washington (208)373-1309 [email protected] Region 2 and the state of Montana (208)373-1326 [email protected] Region 3 and the state of Oregon (208)373-1475 [email protected] Region 4 and all other states

How to become a certified family home provider?

There are multiple steps involved in getting started as a provider. Complete and submit Application Part A. Please wait to be contacted by a certifying agent after submitting Application Part A and before proceeding with steps 2 through 9. Pay the $150 application fee . Attend a New Provider Orientation session.

How to become a health care provider in Idaho?

Complete and submit Application Part A. Please wait to be contacted by a certifying agent after submitting Application Part A and before proceeding with steps 2 through 9. Pay the $150 application fee . Attend a New Provider Orientation session.