For parents and families
The alternative to a group home for your adult son or daughter
Homies matches your adult child with a background-checked supportive roommate in an apartment of their own. You help choose the person and you stay involved. Funded through your Regional Center, so most families pay nothing out of pocket.
- 95%+ match success
- 100+ matches across California
- FBI and DOJ background checks
- Funded through Regional Centers
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A better option
What is life-sharing?
Life-sharing is a Supported Living Services (SLS) model. Your family member shares a home with a carefully matched roommate who helps where needed and treats them as an equal.
Compared with a group home, your loved one gets more independence and privacy, and makes their own decisions about daily life.
- One-on-one support, not rotating staff
- Real home in a real neighborhood
- Matched based on compatibility
- Independence with a safety net
Your peace of mind
Checked before they ever meet your loved one
We know what keeps you up at night. Here's what every supportive roommate goes through first.
- FBI & DOJ background checks
- Multiple reference verifications
- Home safety inspections
- Comprehensive training program
- Regular check-ins and monitoring
- 24/7 emergency support
What families ask first
What does life-sharing cost our family?
Life-sharing is funded through Supported Living Services (SLS) via your Regional Center, typically at no cost to families. Your service coordinator can authorize SLS as part of your Individual Program Plan.
How do I know my family member will be safe?
Every roommate passes FBI/DOJ background checks, reference verification, and home inspections. We do regular check-ins and our team is available 24/7. See how we screen roommates
What if the match doesn't work out?
If a match isn't working, we find a better fit. No one is ever left without support during a transition.
Why families choose Homies
Peace of mind
Your loved one lives with a vetted roommate who cares about them.
Real independence
A real home, not a facility. Your family member makes their own choices.
Compatibility-based matching
Matched on personality, interests, and lifestyle, not availability. Good matches last.
Thorough vetting
All roommates pass FBI/DOJ background checks, reference checks, and a home inspection, and complete training.
24/7 support
Our team is available around the clock. Help is one call away.
Family involvement
Stay as involved as you want, in matching and after move-in.
The family journey
First conversation
Tell us about your loved one's personality, interests, and support needs, and about your concerns.
Profile & preferences
Together, we write a profile of your family member and what they want in a roommate.
Careful matching
We look for roommates who fit on lifestyle, interests, location, and support needs.
Meet potential matches
Your family meets potential roommates in person or virtually. Take all the time you need.
Moving in
Once you've found the right match, we support a gradual transition. Your loved one can start with visits before moving in.
Ongoing support
We stay involved after move-in and keep you informed.
What families are saying
Hear from parents who found peace of mind through Homies
Questions from families
Every supportive roommate passes FBI and DOJ background checks, several reference checks, and a home safety inspection, and completes training. After move-in, we check in regularly and are available 24/7.
As involved as you want. Many families join meet-and-greets, help with the move, and stay in regular contact with the roommate. We keep you updated on how things are going.
If a match isn't working, we work out why together and find a better fit. No one is left without support in between.
Finding a match usually takes 2 to 6 weeks, depending on your family member's specific needs and preferred location. From your first call to move-in, plan on 1 to 3 months. We never rush the process. Finding the right match is more important than finding a quick one.
Life-sharing is funded through Supported Living Services (SLS) via your Regional Center, so there's typically no out-of-pocket cost to families. Your service coordinator can authorize SLS hours as part of your Individual Program Plan (IPP).
Yes. Life-sharing is about independence, not isolation. Your family member can visit, have you over, and stay close, like anyone living on their own.
Roommates are trained in safety, communication, person-centered support, and emergency procedures. Training continues after move-in, with extra help for specific needs.
Life-sharing means living in a real home with one compatible roommate, not a facility with multiple residents and rotating staff. Your family member gets more privacy and more choice.
See life-sharing in action
Read the full stories behind our matches
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