How long does the process take?

Every situation is different. The biggest factors are Regional Center processing time and finding the right roommate match. We'll give you a realistic timeline on the intro call. You can sometimes speed things up by thinking about people in your life who might be a great roommate.

How does funding work?

Most families pay nothing out of pocket. Life-sharing services are funded through California Regional Centers. Every situation is a little different, so we'll walk through exactly how it works for you on the intro call.

How are roommates vetted?

Every potential roommate goes through thorough background checks, reference verifications, and training. But vetting goes beyond paperwork. We look for exceptional people with the right character and genuine desire to support someone's independence. We'd rather wait than settle.

What if the match doesn't work out?

Your loved one's wellbeing is always the priority. If a match isn't working, we'll understand the situation and find a better fit. No one is ever left without support. That said, this is rare. Our careful matching process means the vast majority of our matches are lasting successes.

Can we bring our own roommate?

Absolutely. Some of our best matches are people the individual already knows: a friend, neighbor, former staff member, or someone from school or church. If you have someone in mind, we can help evaluate the fit and get everything set up.

Do they need a job or day program?

Having some kind of daily purpose, whether that's a job, a day program, school, or regular activities, makes a big difference in successful matches. It doesn't have to be a traditional job, but having things to do during the day helps the roommate relationship thrive.

How involved can our family be?

As involved as you want. Many families participate in meet-and-greets, help with the transition, and stay in regular contact. Life-sharing is about independence, not isolation. Family relationships stay strong.

How It Works

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Why Life-Sharing

Families deserve more options

For a long time, the options for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities have been limited. Families have had to navigate a system that wasn't built with enough choices.

Life-sharing is a different path. It's independent living with a compatible, supportive roommate in a real home. Your loved one gets to build their own life while your family stays connected and informed. Backed by purpose-built technology that keeps families in the loop and our team accountable.

Real independence in a real home
A roommate matched on personality, not just availability
Families stay involved from matching through move-in and beyond
Funded through California Regional Centers

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What to expect

A clear, supported process from first call to moving in

Intro Call

Learn about Homies, ask questions, and see if it's a fit. No commitment, just a real conversation about your situation and goals.

Assessment & Regional Center Referral

Your service coordinator sends us a referral, and our team completes a detailed intake. This isn't about approving or denying. It's about understanding your loved one so we can find the right match.

Roommate Matching

We find a rockstar roommate, someone matched on personality, lifestyle, and interests, not just availability. Quality over speed, always. You might already know someone great, like a friend or former staff member.

Move-In & Ongoing Support

Your loved one and their roommate find a home together with our team's help. After move-in, we provide regular check-ins, 24/7 availability, and continuous support. Families stay informed every step of the way.

Our Standard

We won't settle, and neither should you

Every successful match we've made has one thing in common: the roommate is a rockstar. Not just qualified on paper. Genuinely exceptional in character, patience, and care.

We won't move forward on a match unless we believe it's going to be a success story. That means we'd rather wait for the right person than rush into something that doesn't feel right. After the match, we stay involved with monthly check-ins, 24/7 availability, and continuous support. Families stay involved too, from choosing the roommate to ongoing updates after move-in.

Matched on personality, interests, and lifestyle
Thorough background checks and training
Monthly check-ins after move-in
24/7 support for your loved one and their roommate

Eddie and Raj, a successful Homies roommate match

What support actually looks like

It's just life together.

Cooking Dinner Together

Learning new recipes, meal planning, and sharing meals. Not a care plan, just life together.

Grocery Shopping

Making a list, sticking to a budget, and navigating the store. Everyday skills practiced in real life.

Being Home Overnight

Having someone you trust at home with you. Peace of mind for you and your family.

Getting to Work or Appointments

Rides, reminders, and encouragement. Whatever helps keep the schedule on track.

Managing Bills & Budgeting

Help keeping track of expenses, paying bills on time, and building financial confidence.

Hanging Out

Watching a movie, going to an event, playing games. The kind of things roommates do. Because that's what this is.

What helps matches succeed

Life-sharing works best when a few key ingredients are in place

Served by a California Regional Center
The individual is excited about life-sharing, not just their family
Some kind of daily purpose: a job, day program, school, or regular activities
Openness to sharing a home and building a genuine friendship
A rockstar supportive roommate (we find one, or you might already know someone great)
Patience with the process. Regional Center coordination takes time, and we won't rush the match

An official SLS vendor, funded through California Regional Centers

Homies is a vendored Supported Living Services provider. Most families pay nothing out of pocket. We'll walk through how it works for your situation on the intro call.

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Real stories from real families

Hear from people who've been through the process

“She's not just a participant in her life anymore — she's the one calling the shots.”

Jordan & Nicole

San Diego County

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“He went from a group home to surfing in San Diego, building real friendships, and making his own choices every day.”

Stevenson

San Diego County

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“They're definitely on their way. I'm confident they're going to be homies for a long time.”

Jake & Devin

San Diego County

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“She's not just being cared for — she's living. The adventures they go on together are things we never imagined possible.”

Jesi & Jordan

Orange County

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“Homies found him a roommate who genuinely cares about him.”

Eddie & Raj

San Diego County

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“After the Palisades Fire took everything, Ethan found stability with a roommate in Santa Monica — and a life he built on his own terms.”

Common questions

Answers to what we hear on nearly every call

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Dive deeper

What Is Life-Sharing?

The full pillar guide — origin, model, funding, and how life-sharing fits inside California's IDD system.

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Life-Sharing vs. Group Homes

Side-by-side comparison so you can see why families are choosing life-sharing over facility care.

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California Disability Glossary

Plain-English definitions of SLS, IPP, IDD, ILS, and every acronym you'll hear from your Regional Center.

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Reach out to learn more about your situation, your goals, and whether Homies is the right fit. No pressure, no commitment.

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