LifeShare Service

SHARE YOUR HOME THROUGH LIFESHARE

People with developmental disabilities are active participants in their communities. They can be athletes, artists, employees, advocates, community volunteers, neighbours and friends. They’re an important part of the community and contribute to the strength of our province. LifeShare helps adults with developmental disabilities, who are 18 and older, live as independently as possible in their communities.

 

Download the Lifeshare Booklet.

 

HISTORY AND MISSION

The Family Home program, LifeShare, started in 1984, as part of the Ministry of Community and Social Service’s commitment to provide a range of services for adults 18 and older with intellectual disabilities. Over time, the name of the program changed but the overall goals of LifeShare have remained constant:

• Provide adults with developmental disabilities a home-like setting with a sense of family, safety, continuity and security

• Promote a high quality of life

• Support community involvement, social inclusion, individual choice, independence, rights and responsibilities

 

WHO IS INVOLVED?

There are currently more than 70,000 adults in Ontario with developmental disabilities. As of 2016, approximately 18,000 people with developmental disabilities receive government-funded residential supports:

• 57% are part of traditional supported group living residences or intensive support residences

• 34% are part of supported independent living programs or specialized accommodation

• 9% participate in LifeShare (also known as host family)

 

QUESTIONS

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