You don’t just open your home. You open your life.

A different kind of role. A different kind of story.

Really, It's a lifestyle.

It’s a choice to share your home and everyday life with a person needing support.

Sometimes for a weekend. Sometimes longer. The timing depends on what works for you and the person you support.

You offer support and stability. You share routines, space, and time. You help support the person to build skills, confidence, and independence.

As you share your life, change happens, not only for the person you support but for you as well.

It’s not just volunteer work.

It’s not just support work.

It’s not just respite.

Who is this for?

You don’t need qualifications. You don’t need a perfect house or a traditional family.

But you probably:

• Feel a deep pull to help others
• Stay calm in unpredictable or complex situations
• Can hold space for people without judgment
• Are open-minded and emotionally aware
• Have a room to offer 

This isn’t for everyone, but if you’re someone who values connection and sharing a home where people feel safe and respected, we'd love to talk.

Real stories from real hosts:

• “They said he’d never show love. Now I get a hug and a smile every morning.”
• “It changed our lives more than his. Our whole family shifted to make room for him"
• “I always know who to call. They’re there, no matter what. No judgment, just real support.”

What you receive

You’ll never do this alone. Staffing Options is a small, values-driven team that’s there for you.

• A dedicated coordinator who knows your story and the person you support
• Backup if things get hard
• Training to build skills and confidence in supporting complex needs
• A community of other hosts who understand what this role involves
• Choice around who you support, when, and for how long
• Compensation that reflects the responsibility and commitment involved 

This is care work, yes, but it’s also connection, growth, and building something meaningful together. 

What makes this role different?

• “She said she didn’t need help. She was angry. But over time, we cooked together. Laughed. Now, she asks to come back.”
• “I’ve taken someone white-water rafting. Skiing. Backpacking. Because that’s what life should feel like — full, possible.”
• “You can’t [just] do this for the money. The people who stay are the ones doing it with love."
• “You don’t just support, you learn. You change too.”

It’s about building something real... trust, routine, shared experiences, and lasting change.

Interested in learning more?

If this sounds like something you’d like to explore, even if you’re unsure, we'd love to talk.

We’ll start with a conversation not an application. We’ll learn about you and answer your questions.

And if it’s right for everyone involved, we’ll walk with you every step of the way.