A Call to Compassion: Will You Be the Foundation Someone Is Searching For?

There is a profound difference between a house and a home. For many young adults with significant developmental and physical disabilities, "home" has been a fleeting concept—a series of temporary placements and life lived out of a suitcase.

We are looking for extraordinary families to take up a sacred duty: to stop the cycle of transience and become a Companion Home.

The Challenge: Beyond Caretaking

Becoming a Companion Home provider is a challenge that requires more than just a spare room and a hot meal. It is an invitation to open your heart to an individual who may never be able to live independently.

For these young adults, the world can be a confusing and overwhelming place. They often arrive carrying not just their physical belongings, but the emotional weight of years spent without a permanent place to belong. The challenge is to be the one who finally tells them to unpack for good.

The Mission: A Sacred Duty

We believe that caring for those with lifelong needs is a high calling—a sacred duty similar to foster parenting, but with a unique, permanent focus. You are not just a service provider; you are:

• A Protector: Shielding them from isolation and advocating for their dignity.

• A Healer: Providing the consistency and safety required to heal the trauma of a nomadic past.

• A Family Builder: Proving every day that family is thicker than blood.

The Reward: The Beauty of "Found Family"

While the commitment is great, the reward is incomparable. When you welcome a companion into your home, they cease to be a "client" or a "person in care." They become a member of your family.

By choosing this path, you are participating in the beautiful creation of a Found Family. You are providing a sense of security that many of us take for granted—the knowledge that no matter what happens, they have a seat at the table and a permanent place in the world.

Is Your Family Ready to Answer the Call?

This journey isn’t for everyone. It is for those who believe that every person deserves a lifetime of belonging. It is for those who understand that while some may never live on their own, they should never have to feel alone.

We are looking for families who:

• Value the dignity and potential of individuals with developmental disabilities.

• Are ready to provide long-term, stable, and protective care.

• Believe that "Found Family" is a lifelong commitment.

Take the First Step

If you feel called to turn your home into a sanctuary and your life into a legacy of care, we want to talk to you. Let us help you navigate the process of becoming a Companion Home provider.

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