Host Homes

Service Area: Greater Denver Area

To The Rescue Colorado works with individuals who would prefer a placement outside of the family home in a host home.  To The Rescue offers a wide variety of host home options based on client preference. Our homes are in neighborhoods close to community resources that include shopping, transportation and entertainment.

To the Rescue Colorado collaborates with families, individuals receiving services, and case managers to develop person centered solutions that meet the goals and preferences of our clients.  New residential placements are monitored closely to ensure a good match between host home family and client.  Open communication is stressed; alternative placements are available for individuals who request a move.

Our host home residents enjoy community living while receiving the support and supervision they require to remain happy and safe. Individualized support is available for activities of daily living such as meal preparation, medication administration, community activities, doctor visits, and transportation.  Individuals  in our residential program are actively involved in planning their daily routines and the services they need to be successful.

Are you supporting an adult with an intellectual or developmental disability in need of daily living support? Are you looking for a home where your loved one will receive companionship and opportunities for growth? If so, a host home living option may be the right choice!

A host home helps individuals live life to the fullest in a family setting. The home’s primary caregiver may provide services for the individual such as coordinating appointments, medications, personal care, transportation, meals and recreational activities. Care is taken to match a host home with the individual to ensure that a meaningful relationship can develop. The goal is to create bonds of friendship and family while providing needed support.

Individuals that receive services through the DD waiver program are eligible to live in a Colorado host home.

To The Rescue offers a wide range of support to accommodate individual needs. Some of the activities your loved one might receive support for in a host home include:

• Life skills development
• Opportunities to participate in day programs and supported employment programs
• Supported access to community activities that reflect preferences of the client; shopping, eating out, visiting with friends, enjoying music/sports/entertainment venues, and going to church are a few examples
• Transportation services
• Family involvement and support
• Medication management
• 24-hour support
• Quality assurance

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Have you been thinking about putting an unused bedroom to use now that the kids have moved out? Are you a stay-at-home parent looking to share your time and caregiving expertise with an adult with a disability? Have you been thinking about ways in which you might give back to your community? Are you a caring family able to support an individual with an intellectual or developmental disability so that they can live their best life?

If so, become a host home provider today!

When you become a host home provider for To The Rescue, you’ll earn a competitive wage while helping someone live a rich and fulfilling life. 

Contact us TODAY  to find out if becoming a host home provider may be right for YOU!

Host home providers are independent contractors who are paid a per diem rate for the supervision and care of an adult with a disability; they also are paid a monthly fee for room and board.

If you are thinking that becoming a host home provider may be for you, or if you have questions, one of our residential experts would be happy to walk you through the process and answer any questions you may have. Generally speaking, the primary host home caregiver must:

• pass a background and CAPS check, as well as other
  individuals 18+ years of age residing in the home
• have a valid driver’s license and vehicle
  insurance, as well as a vehicle that passes all
  safety checks
• provide professional references

After background and other checks are completed, a To The Rescue staff member will walk you through the process to ensure that your home meets all requirements to safely serve an adult with a disability.

In most cases, host homes must allow for an individual receiving services to have private use of their own bedroom; however, host homes vary in type and size, from apartments to condominiums to single family homes.

Complete a host home provider application to start the process!

To The Rescue supports a wide range of individuals with an array of support needs. Some of the activities you might provide as a host home provider include:

• coordinating appointments
• managing medications
• providing personal care
• providing transportation
• preparing meals
• organizing recreational activities
• promoting individual independence
• assisting with finances (as applicable)
• communicating with the interdisciplinary team,
  including guardians and case managers
• facilitating opportunities for community
  integration
• completing daily provider’s notes
• conducting monthly safety drills

Learn if becoming a host home provider is right for you and your family. Our team of experts at To The Rescue will assist you to ensure you are ready and able to do the job and that you have the supports you need to be successful!

Upon completion of a successful home inspection as well as successfully passing background checks, a To The Rescue staff member will guide you through the training requirements, which include:

• initial training topics
• mandatory reporting
• medication administration
• CPR/first aid training
• annual training

To The Rescue meticulously selects host homes and ensures the host home provider has the skills needed to support the individuals we serve. To ensure success, we are available for 24/7 on call support to all host home providers.

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