Host Family Shared Living

Host Home Care provides a nurturing and inclusive living option for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), offering personalized support, community integration, and stability.

What is Host Home Care?

Host Home, also known as Alternative Family Living (AFL) or Sponsored Residential Care, is a family-centered living arrangement where individuals with IDD live with a supportive host family. Unlike institutional settings, Host Homes prioritize a sense of belonging, allowing individuals to become part of a family environment where they can develop meaningful relationships, gain independence, and integrate into the broader community. Host families provide daily support, companionship, and encouragement, fostering a sense of comfort and stability for each individual.

This service is essential for individuals with IDD who thrive in structured, family-centered environments that promote social connection and personal growth. Host Homes offer a unique blend of independence and support, helping individuals develop life skills and pursue their personal goals in a setting that celebrates their unique abilities and encourages community involvement.

Ideal Candidates for This Service

Ideal candidates for Host Home services are those who may prefer a smaller, community-based living environment over a larger institutional care setting. Host Homes are well-suited for those seeking both independence and consistent daily assistance, along with opportunities to build meaningful relationships and engage with their community. This service is particularly beneficial for individuals aiming to enhance life skills and foster personal growth within a nurturing, stable environment.

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What Makes Our Host Home Care Different?

Personalized Care Matching

Amivie carefully selects Host Homes to align with each individual’s personality, cultural preferences, and unique needs. This thoughtful pairing process fosters strong, trusting relationships between the individual and host family, ensuring a comfortable and supportive environment tailored to each person.

Community Integration and Independence

Unlike traditional residential care settings, Amivie’s Host Homes facilitate individuals in actively engaging with their community, whether through local activities, social connections, or skill-building programs. This focus supports each person’s journey toward greater independence while encouraging community belonging.

Expert Support and Supervision

Our team of experienced clinical supervisors provides ongoing clinical supervision and support to Host Homes, ensuring each host has the resources and expertise to effectively meet the individual’s needs. This dedicated support system means families and individuals are backed by a network of professionals committed to their success.

How Host Home Works

We take a personalized, comprehensive approach to ensuring that every step is managed in a professional manner to meet the individual’s needs. Here’s what you can expect:

Step 1: Initial Needs Assessment

Amivie begins with a comprehensive admission assessment to understand the individual’s needs, goals, and preferences. This includes input from the individual, family members, and any relevant professionals to ensure a holistic view of what will support the individual's personal growth, independence, and well-being.

Step 2: Personalized Host Home Matching

Using the information gathered, Amivie carefully selects a Host Home that aligns with the individual's needs and personality. Factors like cultural background, interests, and lifestyle preferences are prioritized to create a match that fosters a comfortable, supportive environment. Amivie’s extensive network of host families allows for flexibility and choice, ensuring the best possible fit.

Step 3: Host Family Training and Preparation

Before the individual moves in, the selected Host Home family receives training and guidance specific to the individual’s support plan, including medical and behavioral support requirements and goals.

Step 4: Ongoing Supervision and Support

After the individual is settled in, Amivie’s supervisors regularly check in with both the individual and the host family. Supervisors provide guidance, troubleshoot challenges, and adapt the individual support plan as needed to support the individual’s evolving goals. We also offer annual training for host families to keep them informed on best practices and new resources.

Step 5: Community Integration and Goal Setting

Amivie actively supports the individual’s participation in community activities, skill-building programs, and social opportunities. By working closely with the individual and the host family, we set achievable goals and encourage personal growth, whether that’s day supports, securing employment, or building social connections.

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Paying for Your Care

We make paying for care simple by offering a range of flexible options. Our team is here to help guide you through the best solution for your family, ensuring you receive the care you need without added stress. We offer flexible payment methods, including State Medicaid Waiver Programs and Private Pay.

How to Become a Host Home Provider

Are you interested in making a meaningful impact on those in your community? By hosting an individual with IDD in your home, you’ll provide support, companionship, and a sense of belonging that can change lives. Connect with us today to discover how we can work together to foster independence and build lasting community connections.

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Empowering Independence in a Family-Centered Setting

Host Home Care offers individuals with IDD a supportive living environment where they can build independence and create meaningful social connections. This unique opportunity provides members with a sense of belonging and stability, empowering them to pursue personal growth in a nurturing home setting.

How Host Home Care can benefit our clients:

It offers tailored assistance based on each individual’s needs and goals.
Provides opportunities for social engagement and skill development in a family-centered setting.
Creates consistent, trustworthy relationships with low turnover, promoting comfort and security.
Offers encouragement and support for building life skills, achieving personal goals, and becoming more self-reliant.

Frequently Asked Questions

Host Home Care is ideal for individuals with IDD who benefit from a smaller, family-based setting and who are looking for a more personalized, stable environment that promotes their independence and social engagement.

Host Home families offer support with daily activities, personal care, social engagement, and goal-setting. Amivie also provides continuous supervision and resources to ensure that individuals receive high-quality, consistent care aligned with their personal needs and goals.

Amivie conducts regular visits and check-ins to monitor progress and provide ongoing support to both the individual and the host family. Our dedicated team is always available to address any questions, adapt care plans, and provide guidance.

Host Home providers receive training on Amivie’s care standards, the individual’s specific needs, and best practices for fostering a supportive and nurturing environment. Ongoing training opportunities are also provided to keep families updated on care techniques and resources.

Host Home may be covered under certain Medicaid waiver programs for individuals with IDD. Our clinical intake specialists can help determine coverage options and provide guidance on payment plans.

Discover How Our Care Can Make a Difference

Ready to learn more about how Host Home Care can offer a habilitative shared family living environment for you or your loved one? Contact us today to explore how a host home can empower independence and foster meaningful connections.

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Host Family Shared Living

What is Host Home Care?

Ideal Candidates for This Service