Become an AFL Provider.

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AFL Changes Lives.

Becoming an Alternative Family Living (AFL) provider for adults with special needs offers a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting impact in your community. By opening your home, you provide a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment that promotes independence and well-being. Adults with special needs benefit from personalized care and consistent companionship, while you gain the rewarding experience of fostering growth and connection.

As an AFL provider, you receive comprehensive training, ongoing support, and competitive compensation to ensure you are fully equipped and valued in this vital role. Your home becomes a place where individuals can thrive, develop new skills, and build confidence—all while feeling respected and cared for.

Join a network committed to uplifting adults with special needs and contributing to a more inclusive and compassionate community. Become an Alternative Family Living provider and help create a brighter future today.

Tristan, AFL Provider for Shine

“Becoming an AFL provider with SHINE has truly transformed my life and my family’s. Opening our home to someone in the IDD community has been one of the most rewarding experiences imaginable. Watching their growth and knowing you’ve played a part in it is something you carry in your heart forever.

This journey has deepened my understanding of love, patience, and purpose—not just as a provider, but as a mother. It’s brought our family closer together and reminded us daily what true connection and compassion look like. If you have a heart for helping others and want to make a difference in a way that transforms both your life and theirs, becoming an AFL provider is one of the most meaningful steps you can take.”

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Become an AFL provider

Shine is seeking nurturing, compassionate AFL providers to support adults with special needs reach their full potential in a home environment. After filling this form, someone will be in contact with you shortly.

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