Adult Foster Home Providers Mobilize in Salem

Take Action on AFH Rule Making

On Friday, May 21st, SEIU Providers from around the state joined together to give testimony about rule changes proposed by the Department of Human Services (DHS). The proposed changes to Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) could result in many unintended consequences for Adult Foster Home Providers.

Much of this process has come about as a result of House Bill 2442. The next public hearing on the rulemaking process is on Tuesday June 15th. Join with other providers in voicing our concerns over the proposed changes (see below for more details).

“I have attended all of the rules meetings as a representative of our union from the get-go. We were able to not only change a lot of the intended language, but also have some issues completely removed. The impact still remains large. Please review the new rules and tell your story.
   “Many rules that govern our business are in actuality 'law.' I’ve been working with other providers through our union’s political department in helping to think about our legislative strategy for next year. We have found that some of the issues we would like to bargain over will take legislative action to change. We need to hear from you and have even more providers involved during next year’s Legislative session.”

Take Action on AFH Rule Making:
Public Hearing on Adult Foster Home Proposed Rule Changes
Tuesday, June 15, 3pm
DHS Building, Room 137CD, 500 Summer Street NE, Salem

To attend the rulemaking hearing or get involved,
contact Katie Coombes at 1.800.527.9374 Ext 482

Download and read the proposed new rules here:

Adult Foster Home Proposed Rule Changes
Adult Protective Services Proposed Rule Changes