The Homies Promise
Our commitment to your family
Here's what we promise, and how we deliver.
From our founder
Why we made this promise
I started Homies because I saw too many families with limited options. The choice was often between a group home that didn't feel right or figuring it out alone.
Every match we make is personal to me and our team. We know the names, the stories, the families. This page isn't marketing. It's accountability. These are the standards we hold ourselves to, and we want you to hold us to them too.
The 7 Homies promises
Rigorous screening
FBI fingerprint checks, DOJ clearance, National Sex Offender database, and state criminal court records. Every roommate. Zero exceptions.
Compatibility-first matching
Matched on personality, interests, and lifestyle. Never just availability. We'd rather wait for the right person than rush a bad fit.
Required training
Every roommate is trained in disability awareness, communication, and emergency procedures before any match.
24/7 support
Our team is always available. Day or night, weekday or weekend, help is one call away. You're never on your own.
Monthly check-ins
A dedicated program manager conducts regular visits and calls. Not quarterly. Monthly. Small issues get addressed before they become big ones.
Family involvement
Families stay informed and involved from matching through move-in and beyond. Life-sharing means independence, not isolation.
Re-matching commitment
If a match isn't working, we find a better fit. No one is ever left without support.
Setting expectations together
What we commit to
- Thorough background checks on every roommate candidate
- A roommate matched on compatibility rather than availability
- Training before any match is made
- A dedicated program manager who knows your family
- Monthly check-ins and regular home visits
- 24/7 availability for emergencies and concerns
- Transparent communication with families
- A new match if the current one isn't working
What to expect
- An adjustment period: new living situations take time
- Open, honest communication from our team
- A partnership rather than a service
- Regular updates on how things are going
- Problems handled early, before they grow
- Respect for your loved one's choices and autonomy
- Continued growth and independence over time
Our track record
Families who found peace of mind
“For years I worried about what would happen when I couldn't care for Eddie anymore. Homies found him a roommate who genuinely cares about him. Now I sleep at night knowing he's happy and safe.”
See life-sharing in action
Read the full stories behind our matches
Common questions
Every roommate goes through a rigorous five-step process: identity verification, FBI and DOJ background checks, reference and experience review, personality and compatibility assessment, and training. Only a fraction of candidates make it through. Learn more on our screening process page at meethomies.com/our-screening-process.
We deal with concerns right away. Program managers check in monthly and are available 24/7. If a match still isn't working after mediation, we help move to a new roommate with no gap in support.
As involved as you want. Many families join meet-and-greets, help with the move, and stay in regular contact. Life-sharing is about independence, not isolation.
If there's an emergency at 2am on a Saturday, you call us and reach a real person on our team. Not a call center, not a voicemail.
Yes. We expect an adjustment period when any new match begins. That's normal with any roommate situation. During this time, we check in more often and give both roommates extra support.
In a group home, multiple people share a facility with rotating staff. With Homies, your loved one lives in a real home with one compatible roommate who they chose. They make their own decisions, set their own schedule, and build a genuine friendship, not a care relationship.
Background reading
Still deciding between options? Start with what life-sharing actually is, then compare it directly to group homes. Families researching housing for autistic adults in California often start there.
Ready to learn more?
Tell us about your family's situation, and we'll talk honestly about whether Homies is the right fit. No commitment.