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Life Sharing Host Family Opportunity – Montoursville, PA
Make a Lasting Impact by Welcoming Someone Into Your Home and Daily Life
Location: Montoursville, PA (Lycoming County)
Position Type: Contract
Organization: Abound Health
Are you looking for a meaningful way to apply your compassion, patience, and creativity in everyday life? Abound Health is seeking a caring, stable, and dedicated individual or couple to join our Life Sharing Program as a Host Family for a young adult who is working toward greater independence and community involvement.
This unique opportunity allows you to open your home and heart to someone who is ready to continue building life skills, strengthen community connections, and enjoy the support of a welcoming family environment.
What Is Life Sharing?
Life Sharing is a person-centered residential model where an individual becomes a fully integrated member of a family home and community. Unlike traditional caregiving, Life Sharing focuses on long-term relationships, independence, and meaningful daily experiences within a natural family setting.
As a Host Family, you provide more than housing. You provide belonging, stability, mentorship, and support.
About the Individual
We are supporting a friendly, social young adult with intellectual and developmental disabilities who is preparing for greater independence in adulthood.
He works part-time in the community and enjoys:
- Church activities
- Bowling
- Special Olympics
- Dancing
- Volunteering
- Spending time with friends
- Community activities and social events
He is independent with many daily living skills but benefits from guidance and encouragement with:
- Money management
- Decision-making
- Community participation
- Building skills for future independent living
- Developing confidence and self-advocacy
He has several chronic medical conditions that are well-managed and is generally healthy. There are no significant behavioral concerns, and he enjoys being active, social, and engaged with others.
What We're Looking For
The ideal Host Family will:
- Provide a safe, stable, and welcoming home environment
- Value community involvement and social connections
- Encourage independence while offering guidance when needed
- Help develop daily living and decision-making skills
- Be interested in building a meaningful, long-term relationship
- Support participation in activities, hobbies, work, and community events
- Promote dignity, choice, and personal growth
Individuals, couples, and families are encouraged to apply.
What You'll Do as a Life Sharing Host Family
- Provide a safe, stable, and supportive home
- Include the individual in family routines, meals, and activities
- Offer mentorship, companionship, and emotional support
- Encourage participation in community, church, volunteer, and recreational activities
- Assist with budgeting and money-management skills
- Help develop independence and self-confidence
- Collaborate with Abound Health and the support team to follow person-centered plans
- Promote personal growth and meaningful life experiences
Why Become a Life Sharing Family?
Transform Lives
Make a meaningful and lasting impact on someone's quality of life while helping them achieve greater independence.
Build Deep Connections
Develop a lifelong relationship while providing a supportive and caring home environment.
Receive Support & Compensation
Host Families receive a tax-advantaged daily stipend, ongoing training, and continuous support from Abound Health.
24/7 Professional Support
Abound Health provides emergency support, respite coordination, case management, and clinical consultation when needed.
Flexible and Rewarding
Continue your everyday family routines while supporting someone in achieving their goals and living a meaningful life.
Host Family Requirements
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be Pennsylvania residents
- Be at least 21 years old
- Pass required background checks (FBI, Child Abuse, and Criminal History)
- Complete home inspections and safety requirements
- Provide personal and professional references
- Participate in interviews and compatibility assessments
- Be willing to welcome the individual as a member of the household
Training Provided at No Cost
All Host Families receive:
- ODP-Approved Life Sharing Orientation
- Fire Safety & Emergency Preparedness Training
- Medication Administration Training (if applicable)
- Individual Rights & Person-Centered Planning
- Ongoing Annual Training and Professional Development
Additional Details
- Contract Position: Host Families are independent contractors, not employees
- Flexible Matching Process: We work closely with potential Host Families to ensure a strong and compatible match
- Ongoing Support: Access to emergency assistance, respite services, and dedicated case management
Join the Abound Health Family
At Abound Health, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live an independent, fulfilling, and meaningful life. By opening your home to this young adult, you'll play an important role in helping him continue building skills, achieving goals, and enjoying the connections that make life rewarding.
If you're interested in providing a supportive home and becoming part of someone's journey toward greater independence, we'd love to hear from you.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Abound Health proudly supports inclusive and diverse families of all backgrounds and compositions. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
