A Home Can Change Everything
As a Sponsored Home provider, you welcome an adult with a developmental or intellectual disability into your home and support their daily life. You are not just providing care. You are creating a stable, supportive environment where someone can feel safe, valued, and part of a home.
Contact Our Team
Interested in becoming a provider or learning more? Our team can answer your questions and guide you through the process.
Phone: 757-965-8631
What Does a Sponsored Home Provider Do?
Sponsored Home providers offer daily support in a shared home environment. This includes helping with routines, building life skills, and supporting each person’s goals and independence.
What this looks like:
- Providing a safe, stable home
- Supporting daily routines like meals and appointments
- Encouraging independence and life skills
- Helping the individual stay connected to their community
Who Can Become a Provider?
Individuals or families who are ready to open their home and provide a safe, supportive place to live. Providers must have a high school diploma or equivalent, complete training, and meet state requirements to ensure quality care. Care is provided by trained adults only.
Requirements
- At least 4 years of experience supporting adults with developmental disabilities
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of all required training
- Background check and required documentation
- Ability to provide a safe and stable home environment
Journey to Sponsorship
Touch base with our team and get the process started.
Join a virtual information session to see if this program is right for you.
Complete your application and wait for approval.
We'll walk you through the process. This includes Home Inspection and Licensure Approval.
We're here 24/7 for any questions!
Frequently Asked Questions
The Sponsored Homes program serves adults (18+) in Virginia with a documented developmental or intellectual disability. Individuals must be eligible for or already receiving the Medicaid Community Living Waiver.
Sponsored Home providers are individuals or families in Virginia who are ready to open their home and support an adult with a disability. Sponsors must have a high school diploma or equivalent, complete training, and meet all state requirements. Care is provided by trained adults only.
Yes. Sponsors must have at least four years of experience supporting adults with developmental disabilities and complete our full training program.
No. Training and certification are free. All sponsors complete required training before they begin. If you have completed similar training, some sessions may be waived with proof.
The timeline can vary, but training is usually completed within the first 30 days. During this time, sponsors submit required documents, complete a background check, and provide proof of a Community Living Waiver. Our team supports you throughout the process.
We match individuals and sponsors based on needs, personality, and shared interests to create a safe and stable home environment.
Sponsors receive ongoing training, regular check-ins, and 24/7 on-call support from The Up Center.
Attend an Information Session
Join an upcoming session to learn more about becoming a provider, the application process, and what to expect.
