Supported living
Supported living can describe a range of arrangements where a disabled adult lives in the community with some level of support.
Planning & benefits
Housing and adult life planning
Housing and adult life planning can involve many different systems, and no one model fits every person. This page offers a broad national framework.
In-home supports
Some adults continue living with family or in their own home while receiving personal care, direct support staff, nursing-related services, or other long-term supports.
Group or shared living settings
Group homes, shared living, host homes, or other supervised models vary widely in structure, independence, and staffing.
Day programs and community participation
Adult life planning includes day programs, community-based activities, skill-building, or structured daytime supports.
Employment supports
Employment supports can range from job coaching to vocational rehabilitation to broader support planning.
Transportation
Transportation is often one of the most important parts of adult life planning. Work, community participation, medical care, and daily routines can all depend on reliable transportation.
Why housing and services are not always the same
A person may have a place to live but still need separate services to remain safe and supported there.
Why early planning helps
Early planning makes it easier to understand waitlists, adult service systems, employment supports, transportation needs, and financial planning tools.
Important reminder
Available local options can vary widely by state, county, provider network, diagnosis, and funding system.
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