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Narrative

The Venture Shared Living program focuses on providing people with developmental disabilities (DD) a  compatible home space to enrich their lives.  Providers welcome an adult with a disability into their homes, lives and families.  The ultimate goal is for the person and provider to build a mutually supportive relationship.

 Shared Living Caregiver Guidelines

* Provide the person with a safe, clean, and comfortable home

* Assist with and schedule the person's medical and  dental appointments

* Ensure that doctor's recommendations are being fulfilled

* Assist with learning daily living skills

* Develop a relationship with participant based upon mutual respect

* Possess a valid driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle

* Foster community involvement, social development, and positive relationship building

* Ensure the overall wellbeing of the person and welcome them into the family unit

 Respite care and professional training are provided as well as a tax free annual payment

Service Types

• Food - At home
• Home Care Corporation (Home Care)
• Skills Training
• Socialization Activities

Program Type

• Adult Foster Care
• Aging
• Housing
• Respite

Populations Served

• All Disabilities
• Autism Spectrum
• Developmental Disability
• Elderly Person with disabilities
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Physical Disabilities

Ages Served

• 23 – 59
• 60 +

Accessibility Features

• Services at Home

Additional Information

• Fees: MassHealth, Personal Funds
• Licensed By: DDS