For adults with I/DD who voluntarily choose to live outside their parents’ home, there are two main housing models: Community Care Facilities, also known as group homes, and supported living. Within each, there are variations to accommodate residents’ different needs, preferences, and circumstances.
Group homes are usually run by nonprofit organizations. They range in size from single-family homes housing two to three residents to large institutions. They have paid staff to support residents on-site 24/7. Some group homes also offer day programs that nonresidents can attend. One drawback is that residents usually have no say over who moves into the home.
The alternative to a group home is supported living. Supported living means that the individual resides in a place of their own and receives support services that enable them to live as independently as possible. The most common supported living arrangements allow individuals to rent a home or a room, to purchase a home, or to live in a “purpose-built community” that has been designed to serve adults with I/DD.
To learn more and explore potential funding options, see our full article Supports for Independent Living.
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