Shared Living Providers
Open your home to a person with a disability and make a meaningful difference.
Spare Bedroom? Room in your family and your heart for one more? We would love to talk to you about what it might be like to open your home to an adult with a developmental disability. The tax-free stipend and room & board payments that accompany these placements is often equivalent to full time employment. This is a lifestyle that you may really enjoy! Please contact Brittney Clodgo at the Community Associates program of CSAC to inquire. (802) 388-4021.
See Who You Can Help
Who Needs Homes?
Adults with developmental disabilities seeking
independence who need:
- Support transitioning from family homes while
learning new skills - Care when family can no longer provide it due
to age, changes, or loss - Housing after DCF custody with state
guardian support - Ongoing supervision for safety and daily living
Support You’ll Receive
Service Coordinator provides training, monthly
visits, and team meetings
- Professional network including guardians, payees,
and staffed services - Community events and activities to connect with
other providers and staff - Long-term relationships – some providers have
served 30+ years!
Who Can Become A Provider?
Ideal candidates have:
- Experience with disabilities, education, eldercare,
healthcare, or foster care - A generous heart and spare room
- Ability to pass background checks (criminal,
driving, abuse registry) - Home that meets or can meet safety inspection
requirements
All household adults must pass background checks.
Financial benefits
As an independent contractor, you receive:
- Difficulty of Care Stipend:
annually (tax-free) based on support level needed - Room & Board Payment: Over $800/month paid
by the person you support - Respite Budget: Hire backup care when you
need breaks. ARIS handles payroll and taxes for
respite workers.
Who Needs Help?
1 - Shared Living Provider Sought:
Looking for a caring and supportive home provider in Addison County for a middle-aged woman with a developmental disability and anxiety. She is friendly, hardworking, and enjoys community involvement, including participation in Special Olympics. She thrives in a calm, reassuring environment and benefits from encouragement and gentle support throughout the day. She works independently at a local Middlebury business and will need either transportation or access to the Tri-Valley Transit bus for her commute. If you have a welcoming home and would like to make a difference in someone’s life, we’d love to hear from you.
For further details, including compensation, contact Community Associates:
Flo Bessette – (802) 388-4021
2 - Shared Living Provider Sought:
Looking for a provider for a woman in her mid-30s with mild developmental disability. She enjoys an active life that includes getting out for walks, spending time at the library and humane society, participating in weekly group activities and spending time with family in the area. She also enjoys dancing and singing along to music, watching TV and playing board games. Ideal match would be a home with early risers with consistent routines, and no children. Pets are okay as long as they are tolerant of being touched. Either in Middlebury or able to provide transportation to Middlebury so she can continue to participate in desired activities.
For further details, including compensation, contact Community Associates:
Amber Thornton – (802) 388-4021
3 - Shared Living Provider Sought:
Shared Living Provider sought for a man in his early 40’s with mild intellectual disabilities. He enjoys four wheeling, time at deer camp, sugaring, bowling and playing video games. An ideal provider would be without children living at home, and who has a consistent routine. Support is needed in improving daily living skills including hygiene, and getting ready for work on time. He receives some hours of staffed support in the community as well as his place of employment.
For further details, including compensation, contact Community Associates:
Kolleen Hobbs – (802) 388-4021
4 - Shared Living Provider Sought:
Seeking a supportive home for a 43 year old man with Autism. He is interested in a non-smoking home, friendly dogs OK (but not German Shepherds), cats fine, either no kids or older respectful kids, wants to be part of the family and have someone care about his well-being but also have some privacy. If you do not have high speed internet but cable or fiber optic is available, he will pay to have it installed. Can spend limited amounts of time home alone in the day. Is hoping to live in the village of Middlebury, Bristol or Vergennes.
For further details, including compensation, contact Community Associates:
Amir Duracak – (802) 388-4021
5 - Shared Living Provider Sought:
Shared living provider needed for one or more weeks a month. Can be flexible for the right person. Seeking a compassionate, active person, couple or family with a healthy lifestyle to share their home with a man in his late 30’s. He enjoys music, walking, hiking and other outdoor activities (including swimming, kayaking, XC skiing and skating) kids’ videos, children’s books, balanced meals and hanging out with others. Ideal match is an Addison County resident with great communication skills and a willingness to understand Autism, who can provide consistent structure and routine.
For further details, including compensation, contact Community Associates:
Kolleen Hobbs- (802) 388-4021
CSAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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