What is Lifesharing?
Lifesharing means opening your home and heart to create a caring household where individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism can truly belong.
How It Works
Carefully matched by professionals
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Ongoing support & monitoring
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Birth families remain connected
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Licensed homes inspected for safety
Everyday Living Options
Be a part of a Foster Family
Receive Support in Own Home
Live with or Visit Relatives or Friends
Licensed Living
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Unlicensed Living
A safe, supportive home approved by the state​
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Homes are licensed and inspected to ensure health and safety.
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Lifesharers are carefully trained and supported by Focus staff.
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Supports Coordinators visit regularly to monitor progress.
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Individuals live in a family-style home while building community connections.
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Birth families are encouraged to stay actively involved.
Care provided by family members in their own home
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Designed for parents, siblings, grandparents, or other relatives.
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Homes are not licensed, since the person lives with their own family.
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Families receive ongoing support and guidance from Focus.
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Supports Coordinators ensure services match the individual’s goals.
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Promotes stability by allowing individuals to remain in their natural family home.