Who should take this course?

Michigan Adult Foster Care (AFC) owners, licensees, administrators, on-site managers, and direct care staff who need CEUs and want a clearer understanding of how Adult Foster Care is defined in Michigan law and regulation.

You will learn how Adult Foster Care is defined in Michigan statute and rule, which residents can be appropriately served, how licensing categories and capacities are distinguished, and what regulatory definitions of supervision, personal care, and protection require of you in day-to-day operations.

Is this a Michigan-approved CEU?

Yes. This course is part of Direct Care Training & Resource Center, Inc.'s Michigan Adult Foster Care CEU catalog and is designed to meet ongoing training and regulatory education needs for group home providers.

Do I receive a certificate?

Yes. Upon successful completion of the course, you may download a certificate of completion for your Adult Foster Care training and personnel records.

Adult Foster Care as Defined in the Act: A Regulatory Definition: Michigan

Adult Foster Care as Defined in the Act – A Regulatory Definition: Michigan

Clarify exactly what “Adult Foster Care” means under Michigan law. This course walks you through the regulatory definition, licensing categories, and key terms that shape who you may serve, how you operate, and what surveyors expect in a regulated group home environment.

Regulatory Definition of AFC

Review how Adult Foster Care is defined in Michigan statute and rule. Understand what the law means by adult foster care, who qualifies for placement, and how the definition frames your daily responsibilities as a provider.

Licensing Categories & Capacity

Learn how family, small, large, and other group home categories differ, what capacity limits apply, and how your chosen license type affects staffing, documentation, and regulatory expectations.

Supervision, Personal Care & Protection

Break down the regulatory meaning of supervision, personal care, and protection so policies, care plans, and incident responses line up with the Act and support safe, dignified resident care.

What You’ll Gain

Continuing education credit for Michigan Adult Foster Care providers and group home staff.
Clear understanding of how Adult Foster Care is defined in Michigan law and regulation.
Practical insight into licensing categories, capacity, and who you may properly serve.
Improved confidence when speaking with surveyors, case managers, and families about what your license allows.
A certificate of completion to document training for personnel and compliance records.

Start Learning

This regulatory-focused training supports ongoing Michigan AFC compliance and helps owners, administrators, and direct care staff align everyday practice with the formal definition of Adult Foster Care in the Act.