Choose where you live and who you live with
A real roommate matched to your loved one, in a real home, with real support. Backed by 6+ years and 100+ successful matches.
Families deserve more options
For a long time, the options for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities have been limited. Families have had to navigate a system that wasn't built with enough choices.
Life-sharing is a different path. It's independent living with a compatible, supportive roommate in a real home. Your loved one gets to build their own life while your family stays connected and informed. Backed by purpose-built technology that keeps families in the loop and our team accountable.
- Real independence in a real home
- A roommate matched on personality, not just availability
- Families stay involved from matching through move-in and beyond
- Funded through California Regional Centers
What to expect
A clear, supported process. Typically 3 to 4 months from first call to moving in.
Intro Call, Week 1
Learn about Homies, ask questions, and see if it's a fit. No commitment, just a real conversation about your situation and goals.
Assessment & Regional Center Referral, Weeks 2-4
Your service coordinator sends us a referral, and our clinical team completes a detailed intake. This isn't about approving or denying. It's about understanding your loved one so we can find the right match.
Roommate Matching, Months 2-3
We find a rockstar roommate, someone matched on personality, lifestyle, and interests, not just availability. Quality over speed, always. You might already know someone great, like a friend or former staff member.
Move-In & Ongoing Support, Months 3-4
Your loved one and their roommate find a home together with our team's help. After move-in, we provide regular check-ins, 24/7 availability, and continuous support. Families stay informed every step of the way.
We won't settle, and neither should you
Every successful match we've made has one thing in common: the roommate is a rockstar. Not just qualified on paper. Genuinely exceptional in character, patience, and care.
We won't move forward on a match unless we believe it's going to be a success story. That means we'd rather wait for the right person than rush into something that doesn't feel right. After the match, we stay involved with monthly check-ins, 24/7 availability, and continuous support. Families stay involved too, from choosing the roommate to ongoing updates after move-in.
- Matched on personality, interests, and lifestyle
- Thorough background checks and training
- Monthly check-ins after move-in
- 24/7 support for your loved one and their roommate
What support actually looks like
It's just life together.
Cooking Dinner Together
Learning new recipes, meal planning, and sharing meals. Not a care plan, just life together.
Grocery Shopping
Making a list, sticking to a budget, and navigating the store. Everyday skills practiced in real life.
Being Home Overnight
Having someone you trust at home with you. Peace of mind for you and your family.
Getting to Work or Appointments
Rides, reminders, and encouragement. Whatever helps keep the schedule on track.
Managing Bills & Budgeting
Help keeping track of expenses, paying bills on time, and building financial confidence.
Hanging Out
Watching a movie, going to an event, playing games. The kind of things roommates do. Because that's what this is.
What helps matches succeed
Life-sharing works best when a few key ingredients are in place
- Served by a California Regional Center
- The individual is excited about life-sharing, not just their family
- Some kind of daily purpose: a job, day program, school, or regular activities
- Openness to sharing a home and building a genuine friendship
- A rockstar supportive roommate (we find one, or you might already know someone great)
- Patience with the process. It typically takes 3 to 4 months, and Regional Center coordination takes time
An official SLS vendor, funded through California Regional Centers
Homies is a vendored Supported Living Services provider. Most families pay nothing out of pocket. We'll walk through how it works for your situation on the intro call.
Real stories from real families
Hear from people who've been through the process
“For years I worried about what would happen when I couldn't care for Eddie anymore. Homies found him a roommate who genuinely cares about him. Now I sleep at night knowing he's happy and safe.”
Common questions
Answers to what we hear on nearly every call
Typically 3 to 4 months from your first call to moving in. The biggest factor is Regional Center processing time, which varies. You can sometimes speed things up by thinking about people in your life who might be a great roommate.
Most families pay nothing out of pocket. Life-sharing services are funded through California Regional Centers. Every situation is a little different, so we'll walk through exactly how it works for you on the intro call.
Every potential roommate goes through thorough background checks, reference verifications, and training. But vetting goes beyond paperwork. We look for exceptional people with the right character and genuine desire to support someone's independence. We'd rather wait than settle.
Your loved one's wellbeing is always the priority. If a match isn't working, we'll understand the situation and find a better fit. No one is ever left without support. That said, this is rare. Our careful matching process means the vast majority of our matches are lasting successes.
Absolutely. Some of our best matches are people the individual already knows: a friend, neighbor, former staff member, or someone from school or church. If you have someone in mind, we can help evaluate the fit and get everything set up.
Having some kind of daily purpose, whether that's a job, a day program, school, or regular activities, makes a big difference in successful matches. It doesn't have to be a traditional job, but having things to do during the day helps the roommate relationship thrive.
As involved as you want. Many families participate in meet-and-greets, help with the transition, and stay in regular contact. Life-sharing is about independence, not isolation. Family relationships stay strong.
Ready to take the first step?
Reach out to learn more about your situation, your goals, and whether Homies is the right fit. No pressure, no commitment.