Family Homes

More opportunities, choices, independence and quality of life are some of the benefits offered to people when they are able to live with a family home provider. Following a rigorous approval and matching process that includes assessing shared interests, compatibility, location and access to services, a supported person lives with a family and shares in their lives. Supported by their natural family and professionals from Pathways to Independence, the Family Home program provides a stable living option to people.

What are family homes?
Our family home providers are very special people. Once approved, a family home provides a safe and caring environment for the people we support to live in a community of their choice with access to that's community's resources and facilities.

Selection process and criteria
To ensure everyone's satisfaction the selection process to become a family home provider is very thorough. Every family home that is a part of the Pathways to Independence Family Home provider is assessed against the following criteria:

1. Is your home safe and accessible?
a. This will include fire safety inspections, accessibility requirements     based on the needs of the individual
2. Is the whole family aware of the implications and willing to welcome     an additional person into their home?
a. What kind of lifestyle does the family enjoy and aspire to?
b. Does the family have similar interests and hobbies to the potential     resident?
c. How many people are currently living in the home?
d. Are the family members over the age of 18 able to pass a criminal     reference check?
3. Reference checks from people who know the family well and can     attest to their suitability to be a family home provider.

If you are interested in being a Family Home Provider please contact us.