What is Short-term Lifesharing?
By becoming a Short-term Lifesharing Provider, you will be welcoming an adult with an intellectual disability into your home on a temporary basis. Your compassionate support and care will ensure an enjoyable short-term experience while setting their primary caregiver’s mind at ease.
Are there different kinds of Short-term Lifesharing?
Yes, there are different kinds of short-term Lifesharing for our providers to consider:
- Planned: planned two weeks in advance, giving care recipients an opportunity to meet with the provider family before they would stay with you.
- Emergency: generally used when care recipients or their loved ones are experiencing a crisis or emergency.
- Transitional: provides transitional living accommodations and support when a care recipient is experiencing a major life change.
Requirements
- Have a home (with one or two private bedrooms available) that is insured (renter's or homeowner's) and passes safety standards established by the state of Pennsylvania.
- Reside in one of our service areas in the Lehigh or Schuylkill Valley region of Pennsylvania (Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Schuylkill, Carbon, Monroe & Pike Counties). Note: We also serve Montgomery, Bucks, Chester and Delaware Counties in Pennsylvania - use this link to switch to that area Lifesharing in Delaware Valley region
- Provide Criminal Record Checks, Child Abuse Clearances, and FBI Clearances for everyone age 18 and over living in the home. Local Police and Child Protective checks will also be conducted.
- PA Driver’s license and vehicle are required.
Benefits
We believe strongly in the matching process, and you get to choose who comes to stay with you!
Generous stipends available as follows:
- Planned/Emergency stipends are available from $100-$175/day (taxable).
- Transitional Living stipends are available from $75-$95/day (non-taxed).
Sign-on and referral bonuses available!
Access services is known for being a supportive organization and we provide training, assistance, and twenty-four-hour on-call support.
By submitting the attached application, you are simply letting us know you are interested in more information. A full application to become a Lifesharing Provider for adults with intellectual disabilities would be completed when you are ready!
