
Nicholas & Ben: Third Time's the Charm
Nicholas searched for the right roommate for three years. Two matches came and went before he found the one — a friend who'd been in his life the whole time....
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How to assess and teach daily living skills for adults with disabilities: a 1–4 home assessment, the formal tools professionals use, and who pays in California....

At 25, Molli had only ever lived in her parents' home. Homies matched her with Mia — a supportive roommate, friend first — and Molli started running her own life....
Extended Foster Care ends at age 21. For youth with IDD, that day means caseworker, housing stipend, and services gone. Here's what comes next....

For 22 years, Gina was Abby's caretaker, best friend, and mom. Then Homies matched Abby with Katie, and Gina finally gets to be just a mom....
Over 80,000 Californians with IDD are waiting for housing. The autism housing programs available now and how to access them through Regional Center....
Housing for an adult with cerebral palsy means navigating accessibility, affordability, and autonomy. How California families solve it through life-sharing....
Adults with Down syndrome deserve housing that grows with them. Life-sharing offers independence with a compatible roommate — RC funded, free for families....
California has more housing options for adults with disabilities than families realize. Group homes, supported living, life-sharing — what's available....
Your Regional Center doesn't provide housing directly — it funds the services that make housing possible. How the system actually works and what to ask for....
Supported Living Services is how California funds independent living for adults with IDD. How SLS works, who qualifies, and how to start through your RC....

When the Palisades Fire displaced Ethan's family, he lost his home and routine. Homies matched him with Dean in Santa Monica, and Ethan got his footing back....
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