Shared Living:
In-home support for clients and providers

Casa is proud to be your partner in Shared Living

  • Is there room in your home and your heart for an additional person?

  • Do you have an interest in earning extra income?

  • Do you value community and inclusion for adults who need a little extra guidance and support?

  • Would you like to explore this new opportunity by partnering with a Portland-based social service agency?

  • Casa brings over 40 years of experience with medical, behavioral, and mental health services and support

  • We are well versed in all aspects
    of training and compliance requirements

  • Our staff are expertly able to
    oversee and help coordinate
    a client’s care

I am interested in being a provider.

I am interested in being a client.

Shared Living arc graph graphic of Advantages & Opportunities: Provider (SLP) benefits, Client growth + support, Generous stipend, Casa training + resources, Community connections

A provider, in the Shared Living model, is a caregiver, roommate and mentor to an individual (“client”) with autism or an intellectual disability who seeks to live more independently, but does require a little extra guidance and support.

I am interested in being a provider. What are the next steps?

  • Reach out by phone 207-879-6165 or email to express interest in becoming a Shared Living Provider.

  • Tell us a bit about yourself and your home, and get any questions answered.

  • Tell us if you have a resident in mind, or if you'd like Casa to find a potential match.

  • Invite us over to see your home and discuss any needs as you prepare for a resident.

  • Take part in a meet and greet to see about a fit with a specific resident.

  • For more information, visit the State of Maine’s resource guide for providers.

A client, in the Shared Living model, is an individual with autism or an intellectual disability who seeks to live
more independently, but requires a little extra support and guidance. The client is paired with a Shared Living Provider who serves as the client’s roommate and mentor.

I am interested in finding a place to live as a client. How do I get started?

  • Reach out by phone 207-879-6165 or email to express interest in finding a Shared Living home where you might live.

  • Tell us a bit about yourself and get any questions answered.

  • Tell us if you know of a home where you'd like to live, or if you'd like Casa to help you find one.

  • Let us know about any requirements or wishes you may have regarding your living arrangement.

  • Take part in a meet and greet to see if the home feels like a good fit.

  • For more information, visit the State of Maine’s resources for individuals.

2 Casa clients smiling arm in arm