Shared Living Services

Shared Living Services provide a family-style living arrangement where an individual with a developmental disability or TBI lives in the home of a trained, qualified caregiver. This caregiver—called a Shared Living Provider—offers daily support, supervision, skill-building, and a stable home environment that promotes safety, independence, and belonging.

At Unity Developmental Disabilities Care Center (UDDCC), our Shared Living model is designed to create meaningful, long-term relationships. Each individual becomes part of the household, not a “client in a program.” Shared Living is ideal for people who thrive with consistent routines, individualized attention, and a supportive family atmosphere.

Shared Living Providers support individuals with:

• Daily living skills (hygiene, grooming, dressing, cooking)
   
• Medication assistance and health monitoring
   
• Behavioral and emotional support
   
• Community inclusion and social activities
   
• Transportation to appointments, work, and day services
   
• Household routines and safety awareness
   
• Skill development for independence
   

UDDCC ensures all Shared Living Providers receive:

• Comprehensive training (Mandt, CPR/First Aid, Medication Training, documentation, ISP goals, trauma-informed care, etc.)
   
• Ongoing supervision and home visits
   
• 24/7 support for emergencies or crisis needs
   
• Guidance on documentation and compliance requirements
   
• A strong support team including our RN, Program Director, and DSP Coordinator
   

Shared Living offers individuals the chance to grow, build strong relationships, and live in a home that feels safe, supportive, and truly their own—while receiving the care and structure they need to thrive.