Make a difference while earning meaningful income
Join the Homies program and help someone with a disability live independently. Share your home, build a friendship, and earn up to $50,000/year tax-free.
Supportive roommates are the heart of our life-sharing program. Your compassion and support can transform someone's life.
What is a supportive roommate?
A supportive roommate is someone who shares their home with an adult with a disability, providing daily support while building a genuine friendship.
This isn't a traditional caregiving role—it's about living together, sharing experiences, and supporting someone's journey toward greater independence. You'll help with daily activities, provide companionship, and integrate your roommate into your life and community.
- Share your home and daily life
- Provide personalized support
- Build a meaningful friendship
- Help your roommate achieve their goals
Competitive compensation
Make a real difference while earning a meaningful income
Up to $50,000/year
Tax-free income for providing support in your own home
Housing Benefits
Receive compensation for shared living expenses, making housing more affordable
Flexible Schedule
Create a routine that works for both you and your roommate
Training & Support
Comprehensive training and 24/7 support from our team
Why become a supportive roommate?
Life-sharing offers rewards that go far beyond compensation
Meaningful Work
Make a real difference in someone's life while building a genuine friendship that enriches both of you.
Tax-Free Income
Earn up to $50,000 per year tax-free, plus additional housing and living allowances.
Flexible Lifestyle
Maintain your career, education, or other commitments while providing support in your daily life.
Training & Support
Receive comprehensive training and ongoing support from the Homies team throughout your journey.
Housing Benefits
Receive compensation for shared living expenses, making housing more affordable.
Community Impact
Be part of a movement that's changing how people with disabilities live and thrive in California.
Requirements
What you'll need to become a supportive roommate
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Pass comprehensive background checks (FBI, DOJ)
- Complete required training and certification
- Be willing to share a home with a roommate
- Have patience, compassion, and good communication skills
- Be committed to supporting someone's independence goals
Application process
Here's what to expect when you apply
Submit Your Application
Complete our online application with your background information, interests, and what you're looking for in a roommate match.
Initial Interview
Meet with our team to discuss your experience, motivations, and what life-sharing would look like in your home.
Background Check & Training
Complete required background checks and participate in our comprehensive training program on supporting people with disabilities.
Home Assessment
We'll visit your home to ensure it meets safety standards and is suitable for life-sharing arrangements.
Profile Creation & Matching
Create your profile and work with our matching team to find compatible potential roommates based on interests and needs.
Meet Your Match
Meet potential matches in person, take time to get to know each other, and decide if it's the right fit for both of you.
Hear from our roommates
Supportive roommates share their experiences
“Living with Eddie has completely changed my perspective on what matters in life. We cook together, explore the neighborhood, and celebrate each other's wins. It's not caregiving—it's friendship.”
Frequently asked questions
Get answers to common questions about becoming a supportive roommate
As a supportive roommate, you share your home with someone with a disability and provide daily support tailored to their needs. This might include help with cooking, transportation, social activities, and navigating daily life. Most importantly, you build a genuine friendship based on mutual respect.
Supportive roommates can earn up to $50,000 per year in tax-free income, plus additional allowances for housing and living expenses. The exact amount depends on the level of support needed by your roommate.
While experience is helpful, it's not required. We provide comprehensive training to all supportive roommates. What matters most is your compassion, patience, and genuine desire to support someone's independence.
Yes! Many supportive roommates maintain careers, attend school, or have other commitments. Life-sharing is about integrating support into daily life, not providing 24/7 supervision. We'll work with you to find a match whose needs align with your schedule.
You can still be a supportive roommate if you rent. You'll need written permission from your landlord, and your lease must allow for an additional occupant. Many landlords are supportive once they understand the program.
We provide initial training, ongoing education, 24/7 emergency support, regular check-ins, and a community of fellow supportive roommates. You're never alone in this journey—our team is always here to help.
Apply to Become a Supportive Roommate
Tell us about yourself and we'll be in touch to discuss next steps.