Become a Home share Provider
Home Share Providers offer a safe and welcoming home where a participant can feel included, build independence and become part of a family and community. Turning Leaf provides ongoing guidance and support throughout the experience.
Interested in becoming a Home Share Provider?
What is home share?
Home Share is a supportive living arrangement that matches a participant with a provider in the community.
The participant lives in the provider’s home and receives individualized support, supervision and companionship. Providers help participants develop life skills, make healthy decisions, build meaningful relationships and participate in their community.
Most importantly, Home Share offers participants the stability, connection and sense of belonging that come with being welcomed into a home.
- Share Your Home
- Build a Meaningful Connection
- Support Greater Independence
- Encourage Everyday Life Skills
- Create Community Connections
- Receive Ongoing Guidance
BECOMING a Home Share Provider
Home Share Providers open their home and daily life to a participant supported by Turning Leaf.
As a provider, you will create a safe, stable and inclusive environment while offering consistent guidance and support. The participant should be welcomed as an important part of your home and family life.
This is a meaningful commitment with the opportunity to make a direct and lasting difference.
Who we support
Turning Leaf supports vulnerable and marginalized youth and adults living with mental illness and intellectual disabilities.
The people we support may face barriers related to trauma, homelessness, poverty, substance use, discrimination, sexual exploitation, societal stigma and limited access to resources.
Every participant has different needs, goals and experiences. Our supports are person-centred and tailored to each individual.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Home Share Provider applicants must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Provide a cover letter and current resumé
- Provide three employment references
- Have at least two years of related experience
- Have a valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle
- Hold valid First Aid and CPR certification
- Hold valid Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training
- Complete a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check within the previous three months
- Have a residence, or be able to obtain one, that meets provincial residential licensing standards
- Provide the participant with their own bedroom
- Live in a home where no person under the age of 18 resides
- Be able to identify appropriate alternative care providers or respite workers
Post-secondary education in human services, including a certificate, diploma or degree, is considered an asset.
Orientation to the Vulnerable Persons Living with a Mental Disability Act and related protection training are preferred.
WHAT MAKES A STRONG PROVIDER?
A successful Home Share Provider is compassionate, patient and committed to creating a consistent and welcoming home.
Providers must be able to:
- Use a person-centred approach that supports individual choice and decision-making
- Create a safe, welcoming and predictable home environment
- Communicate effectively with people who have diverse abilities and support needs
- Remain calm, recognize when intervention is appropriate and respond effectively in high-risk situations
- Follow Turning Leaf plans and protocols while managing responsibilities reliably
- Welcome the participant into your home and support their educational, vocational and community involvement
Support for providers
You will be connected with a Turning Leaf Case Manager who can assist with questions and concerns.
Providers receive ongoing support through regular phone and email check-ins, scheduled home visits and continued guidance from the Turning Leaf team.
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS HOME SHARE?
Home Share is a supportive living arrangement in which a participant lives in a private home with a Home Share Provider. The provider offers day-to-day support, supervision and companionship while including the participant as part of their home, family and community.
DO I NEED TO OWN A HOME?
No. Many Home Share Providers rent their homes, apartments or condominiums.
The home must be safe, clean and well-maintained, meet program and provincial licensing standards, and provide the participant with their own bedroom.
ARE PETS ALLOWED?
This depends on the participant, including their comfort around animals and whether they have any allergies.
Pets should be discussed with Turning Leaf during the application and matching process so the living arrangement is appropriate for everyone.
HOW LONG DOES THE APPROVAL PROCESS TAKE?
The timeline varies depending on your circumstances and how quickly each stage of the application process is completed.
Turning Leaf will guide you through the requirements and explain what is needed at each step.
WHAT SUPPORT WILL I RECEIVE?
You will be connected with a Turning Leaf Case Manager who can assist with questions or concerns.
You will also receive regular check-ins by phone and email, scheduled home visits and ongoing support from the Turning Leaf team.
OPEN YOUR HOME
If you are ready to open your home, share your life and make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you.
Contact our Home Share team to learn more about the program, the application process and whether becoming a provider is right for you.
Could Home Share be right for you?
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