For Service Coordinators
Partner with Homies for life-sharing placements
We handle matching, vetting, and ongoing support, so you can focus on coordination.
Homies is a vendored SLS provider serving 11 Regional Centers across California.
Advised by Nancy Bargmann, former Director of the California Department of Developmental Services
She led DDS and its 21 Regional Centers from 2016 to 2024, and started her career as a Direct Support Professional.
Why refer to Homies?
Vendored SLS provider
Homies is a vendored Supported Living Services provider, so referrals follow the usual process.
Thorough vetting
Every supportive roommate passes FBI and DOJ background checks, reference checks, and training.
Person-centered matching
We match on interests, lifestyle, and support needs, not availability.
Ongoing support
24/7 support for both roommates, regular check-ins, and one program manager throughout.
Regular updates
We keep you updated and are always available to talk about how things are going.
11 Regional Centers
We are a vendored SLS provider with 11 Regional Centers across California.
Our approach
Person-centered matching that works
Compatibility comes first. We learn each person's personality, interests, and goals, then match them with a supportive roommate who fits.
Matches built that way last longer.
- Comprehensive intake process
- Interest and lifestyle-based matching
- Multiple meet-and-greet sessions
- Trial periods before commitment
- Ongoing support and monitoring
Referral process
Submit a referral
Use the referral form, email, or phone. Include support needs, interests, and preferences.
Intake
We review the referral and meet with the person and their family to learn their goals.
Matching
We find supportive roommates who fit on personality, interests, location, and support needs.
Introductions
They meet potential roommates several times before anyone decides.
Move-in
We coordinate the move with you, the person, and the roommate.
Ongoing coordination
We send regular updates and join IPP meetings whenever you want us there.
Submit a Referral
Fill out this form to refer a client for life-sharing placement. We'll be in touch within 1-2 business days.
Questions from service coordinators
Use the online form, call (951) 291-8279, or email referrals@meethomies.com. We respond within 1-2 business days.
Basic information, support needs, interests, location preference, and any specific requirements. More detail means a better match.
Finding a match usually takes 2 to 6 weeks, depending on the person's needs and location. From the first call to move-in, plan on 1 to 3 months. The right match matters more than a quick one.
We work through problems with both roommates first. If it still isn't right, we find a new match and handle the transition with care.
Yes. We're happy to join IPP meetings to talk about progress, goals, and changes to the support plan.
We are vendored with 11 Regional Centers across California: San Diego, Orange County, Inland, Westside, Lanterman, South Central LA, San Gabriel/Pomona, Eastern LA, Harbor, North LA County, and Tri-Counties. If your client is with another Regional Center, reach out anyway and we'll talk through options.
Through the Regional Center, as a Supported Living Services vendor. Families pay nothing for matching.
Share with families
Resources to share: life-sharing, life-sharing vs. group homes, the broader group home alternative in California picture, and a plain-English California disability glossary for any family new to the system.