Overview Formed in 1993, the Adult Family Home Council (AFH Council) aims to improve the lives of vulnerable adults by supporting adult family homes. AFHC assists providers with high-quality care through education, advocacy, direct support, and marketing. The Council represents AFH providers in the state legislature, with the Department of Social and Health Services, and for collective bargaining. There are more than 5,000 AFHs across Washington serving nearly 20,000 residents.  Mission and Values  AFHC’s mission is to improve the lives and well-being of vulnerable adults through the support of adult family homes. For a more comprehensive look at AFHC, and the values and philosophies upon which the organization operate