Find your supportive roommate
Through our partnership with Exceptional Minds, eligible students can get matched with a supportive roommate and start living independently, funded through your Regional Center.
Regional Center enrollment is required
You must be an active client of a California Regional Center to participate in life-sharing through Homies. Not all Exceptional Minds students are Regional Center clients.
Not sure if you qualify? Ask your family or Exceptional Minds staff.
One person, one roommate, one home
Life-sharing is a one-on-one living arrangement. You share a home with one supportive roommate who helps with your daily goals and becomes a genuine friend.
You keep attending Exceptional Minds on your schedule. Your roommate supports your routine around school, and you can live walking distance to campus in Sherman Oaks if you want.
- Choose where you live
- Keep attending school on your schedule
- Choose your own roommate
- Build a genuine friendship
How it works
From first conversation to move-in day
Tell Us About You
Fill out the form below and share your interests, goals, and what you're looking for in a roommate. A family member or staff can help you fill it out.
Meet with Our Team
We'll schedule a discovery call to get to know you, answer your questions, and make sure life-sharing is the right fit.
Find Your Roommate
We match you with a neurotypical supportive roommate based on your interests, lifestyle, and location. Already have someone in mind? A friend, coworker, or someone from your community can apply too.
Find Your Home
Once your Regional Center funding is secured and your roommate is matched, Homies handles the apartment search. We work with property managers to find the right place near campus.
Move In & Thrive
Start your new chapter with ongoing support, regular check-ins, and 24/7 availability from the Homies team.
Requirements
To participate in life-sharing through Homies, you'll need to meet these criteria
Basic Requirements
- 18 years or older
- Registered student at Exceptional Minds
- Active Regional Center client (required for Homies to provide services)
- No aggressive behaviors toward others, and no active elopement risk
- No suicidal ideation or threat of potential self-harm
Independent Living Readiness
- Can be left alone for a few hours while your roommate is away
- Willing to share a living space (this is a roommate dynamic, not a private caregiver arrangement)
- Ready to build a genuine friendship with your roommate
- Your service coordinator or independent facilitator knows you want to use Homies
- Family or conservator support for the program
Support and cost
Support levels are personalized to your needs. We work with your Regional Center to build a plan that fits your goals and daily life.
Because life-sharing is funded through your Regional Center, most families pay nothing out of pocket for support services.
- Personalized support tailored to your needs
- Funded through Regional Center, most pay nothing
- Homies finds your apartment after funding and roommate are secured
- 24/7 availability from the Homies team after move-in
Exceptional Minds students thriving with Homies
Meet EM students who found independence through life-sharing
Frequently asked questions
Common questions from Exceptional Minds students and families
Start Your Journey
Fill out this short form and we'll call you within one business day to discuss your options.