HOME SHARING

WHAT IS HOME SHARING?

Home Sharing is a service that supports and assists adults with developmental disabilities to plan a "home" environment that will addrss their personalized needs and desires.  Each Home Sharing situation is specifically tailored to the individual.  In some situations, the individuals share not only their physical space, but also their lives.

There may be assistance and support with relationship building, lifeskills, meal preparation, personal care and the use of community resources and generic services.  In other instances, the home sharing situation may be characterized by more independent relationships.  The members of the home may go their own ways and come together at specific times for specific purposes.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Home Sharing is dedicated to finding the best possible match for an idividual.  We are committed to ensuring their living situation is safe, secure and supportive.

Some individuals come to us with specific care providers in mind, while others ask for assistance to find someone to share a home with.  The Manager of Home Sharing will meet with you and your family to talk about everything you would like for your new living situation.

LACL also meets with prospective care providers and completes an extensive home study process.  Only those individuals who are interested in fostering a true sense of home are considered to be introduced to an individual and their family.

The individual is then able to choose a care provider that has similar values and interests who they feel content to successfully share a home with.  Often individuals "try out" the situation through respite first to see if it is a good match.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I MOVE IN?

Home Sharing offers continuing monitoring and support to the individual, their family and care providers.  On-going monitoring and support happens through: monthly reports that care providers are required to submit, home visits, frequent conversations with the individual, their families, care providers and through community contacts.

Many of the individuals who receive Home Sharing Services also attend a day time service through LACL which allows us to see individuals throughout the week.  A person centered planning process is completed with each individual and continues to evolve as individuals meet their goals and set new ones.