Currently seeking individuals, couples or families to welcome adults, who live in the FamilyHome Program, into their homes for RESPITE throughout the year. 

The FamilyHome Program is a community living alternative for adults who have a developmental disability in which a family/couple/individual welcomes an individual to live in their home and be a part of family life.  Respite offers the family and individual a break and time apart.  A non-taxable reimbursement for services is paid according…

A young woman in her early 30's wishes to spend time between her present home and living with another family. The new "family" might be a couple, a single person, a supportive room-mate, or women sharing together, and she would prefer a home without young children, teens, dogs or birds.  She would like to be with someone who is near her own age.  She has lived on her own previously and so likes some independence (a joined basement apartment might be one possibility).  However, she also…

The CHAP (Community Helpers for Active Participation) Program is part of respiteservices.com and is being hosted by Extend-A-Family for the Region of Waterloo. The CHAP Program connects families with independent workers through a Family Registry and Worker Bank. The CHAP Program is looking for individuals who are able to provide safe, stimulating and recreational support both in the home and in the community for individuals with disabilities and their families.

Some requirements are:

• Ability and…