Intellectual and Developmental Disability Services Resources
Explore support for everyday life and community connection
Finding support for someone you love can bring questions about home, daily routines, and staying connected to the community.
Explore articles about intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) support, including how host homes work and what to expect from a caring home environment. Start with the topic that matters to your family today.
What is a host home?
Learn how a home and family setting can support your loved one's daily routines, personal goals, and community connections.
Host home care vs. foster care
Understand the differences between these care settings, including whom they serve and the support each can provide.
How to become a host home care provider
Explore common requirements, the application process, and how Sevita helps you prepare to welcome an adult into your home.
How host home Mentors are supported
Learn how monthly stipends help with care expenses and why funding and program requirements vary by state.
Five ways host homes support independence
Explore how your loved one can build everyday skills, pursue personal goals, and stay connected to the community with individualized support.
Celebrating independence, choice, and confidence
Find ideas for encouraging your loved one's daily choices, setting achievable goals, and recognizing milestones that matter to them.
Fun, inclusive summer activities
Plan ahead with ideas for outdoor outings, creative projects, shared meals, and community events tailored to your loved one's interests.
Life with a host home family
Learn what shared routines, hobbies, and personalized support can look like for your loved one in a host home setting.
Community and group homes
Explore community living options with 24-hour staff support, individualized plans, and opportunities for your loved one to build skills and friendships.
Day programs and work opportunities
Learn about activities, daily living skills, and vocational support that can help your loved one explore interests and work toward personal goals.
Explore host home services
Find details about caregiver matching, daily living assistance, transportation, and coordinated support shaped around your loved one's needs and preferences.
Support options for adults with IDD
Explore residential services, day programs, autism supports, and case management as you consider support for your loved one's life in the community.
Find support for life in your community
Your loved one's preferences, goals, and support needs matter. Explore Sevita's community-based services, including residential support, day programs, and vocational services.
