Life-sharing supports individuals with disabilities to live with qualified adults who provide support in their home.

Life-sharing means living with and sharing life experiences with supportive persons who form a caring household. Life-sharing is recognized as both a close personal relationship and a place to live. Life-sharers offer individuals the opportunity to be part of a family and to participate in community life.

Life-sharers and individuals are carefully matched and supported by qualified professionals to achieve the person’s program objectives. Birth families are encouraged to be part of the matching process and continue to have close relationships with individuals who choose a life-sharing option.

At Homies, we’re all about creating and maintaining great roommate relationships for everyone involved. We offer support by giving you access to helpful resources, friendly guidance, and regular check-ins to make sure everything is going smoothly in your living situation.

We know that open communication is key for a happy home life, so our team is always ready to listen and help with any concerns you may have. If there’s a disagreement or misunderstanding, we’ll step in and help find a solution that works for both parties.

We also understand that life happens and things can change. Our team is here to support any adjustments you might need to make in your living arrangement, whether that’s tweaking the way support is provided, offering extra resources, or even finding a new match if needed. Our main goal is to keep everyone in the Homies community feeling satisfied and successful in their roommate relationships.

Our team identifies each individual’s needs, preferences, location, and lifestyle to determine compatibility. We consider various factors such as personal interests, required support, and living habits, to create a strong foundation for a successful and lasting match.

There are many options for individuals who can become your supportive roommate, such as:

• A friend
• A neighbor
• A co-worker
• Family members (parent, brother, sister, cousin, etc.)
• Former or current staff
• Someone from your school or university
• Someone from your place of worship
• Someone who has a job during the day and wants to be a roommate in the evening

Homies believes in the importance of choice and will work with you to find a supportive roommate who is compatible with your lifestyle, interests, and needs.

At Homies, we prioritize the safety of our participants and are dedicated to providing quality support. To ensure that supportive roommates are reliable and trustworthy, we follow a rigorous screening process. This includes verifying their full legal name and phone numbers and conducting comprehensive background checks through state criminal court systems and the Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender database.

We also provide comprehensive training to our supportive roommates, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively work with people with disabilities. This training covers best practices, effective communication strategies, and essential caregiving techniques to ensure a high standard of care and support.

We also offer guidance and best practices for interacting with connections to promote safety and positive experiences. We enforce a zero-tolerance policy for behavior that violates our rules, and anyone engaging in inappropriate conduct will be flagged and permanently removed from our system. Our commitment to safety, security, and quality support remains a top priority throughout the entire roommate relationship.