Shared Living
Become a Shared Living provider and support someone in building independence, while creating meaningful connection and earning income from home.
Share Your Home and Make a Difference
Sometimes, all that’s standing in the way of someone living fully in their community is the right support at home. Shared Living, also known as Community Companion Homes (CCH) in Connecticut, is built on that idea.
At Aspire Living & Learning, we thoughtfully match people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with a provider—an individual, couple, or family—who opens their home and offers a supportive, stable environment. At its core, shared living is built on relationships. And it starts with someone like you.
A Real Look at Shared Living
Every shared living experience is different, but at the center is a relationship built on trust, routine, and connection.
“I wanted something that would give my life more meaning. Something that would allow me to contribute to someone’s life.”
– Cindy, Shared Living Provider
Why People Choose Shared Living
Make a Meaningful Impact
We meet with your leadership team to understand your needs, priorities, and capacity.
- Support someone in building independence
- Create a stable, supportive home environment
- Build a lasting, meaningful relationship
Collaborative Planning
Together, we identify the level of support that makes sense for your district and outline next steps.
- Earn tax-free income from home
- Home-based role
- Training and onboarding provided
- Be part of a supportive, mission-driven network
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Individuals, couples, families, housemates, or empty nesters that have a safe home with a dedicated bedroom, a driver’s license and car, and a genuine desire to support someone in their community.
- All providers are requited to pass an extensive background check and go through our matching program.
- A Shared Living provider opens their home to support someone in their daily life. This can include sharing routines, offering guidance, and helping the person build independence and stay connected to their community.
- You’ll have access to clinical support, case management, 24/7 on-call assistance, nurse consultation, and more. You’re never doing this alone.
- We take time to understand your lifestyle, preferences, and home environment, as well as the individual’s needs. You’ll have the opportunity to get to know someone and decide if the match feels right.
- Provider compensation varies based on the person’s needs and level of support. During the initial conversation, we’ll walk you through what to expect so you have a clear picture before you commit.
- Community Companion Home is the name used in Connecticut for the shared living model. The program works the same way: a provider opens their home to support someone with an intellectual or developmental disability in building independence and living fully in their community.