Shared Living
Venture Living’s Shared Living program offers adults with developmental disabilities the opportunity to live in a welcoming, family-style home while receiving individualized support that promotes independence, meaningful relationships, and community connection.
What Is Shared Living?
Shared Living is a personalized residential option for adults with developmental disabilities. Individuals live with a carefully selected provider or family in their home and receive the support they need to enjoy a full and meaningful life.
Every Shared Living arrangement is unique. Support is tailored to each person’s goals, preferences, routines, abilities, and desired level of independence.
Shared Living is one of several Venture Living programs supporting independence, belonging, and participation in community life.
Family-Style Living
Live in a welcoming home with caring providers who support meaningful routines, relationships, and everyday life.
Community Connection
Build friendships and participate in community activities that reflect personal interests and goals.
Personalized Support
Individualized assistance respects each person’s choices, strengths, goals, routines, and independence.
Safe & Supported
Ongoing guidance is available from the Shared Living provider and the Venture Living team.
Support Provided
- Daily living skills and personal care
- Medication reminders and health-related support
- Life-skills and independence development
- Community participation and recreation
- Transportation and appointment support
- Person-centred planning and goal development
- Ongoing support from the provider and Venture Living
Who Is Shared Living For?
- Adults 19 years of age and older
- Individuals eligible for community living supports
- People seeking a welcoming family-style environment
- Individuals whose needs can be safely supported in the home
- People referred or approved by the appropriate funding authority
How Shared Living Works
Shared Living begins with understanding the individual, identifying the right home environment, and creating a thoughtful match that supports comfort, choice, safety, and long-term success.
Initial Conversation
We discuss eligibility, support needs, personal goals, preferred routines, interests, and the type of home environment being sought.
Thoughtful Matching
Potential providers are considered based on compatibility, location, household routines, experience, accessibility, and the individual’s preferences.
Getting to Know Each Other
Meetings and visits help everyone become comfortable, ask questions, and determine whether the arrangement feels like a positive fit.
Transition and Ongoing Support
A personalized transition plan is developed, followed by regular communication, monitoring, planning, and support from Venture Living.
Read the Shared Living Guide
Review our Shared Living PDF for additional information about the program, residential support, and what individuals, families, and prospective providers can expect.
Becoming a Shared Living Provider
Shared Living providers welcome individuals into their homes and support them in living meaningful, connected, and increasingly independent lives.
Providers receive orientation, training, ongoing support, and competitive compensation from Venture Living.
Learn about becoming a provider →Provider Requirements
- Minimum age of 19
- Relevant experience or training
- First Aid and CPR certification
- Satisfactory criminal record and vulnerable-sector checks
- Suitable home environment
- Valid driver’s licence where required
Frequently Asked Questions
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Interested in Shared Living?
Our team is here to answer your questions and help you understand eligibility, referrals, matching, and the next steps.