Structured family caregiving means a living arrangement in which an individual lives in the private home of a principal caregiver who may be a non-family member (foster care) or a family member who is not the individual’s spouse, the parent of the individual who is a minor, or the legal guardian of the individual.

• Structured family caregiving is ideal for people who want to live in a family environment. The caregiver, also known as a householder, provides supervision and support to the individual as well as integrating him or her into the family. They share meals, attend events, and spend time in a family setting Structured family caregiving is ideal for people who want to live in a family environment. The caregiver, also known as a householder, provides supervision and support to the individual as well as integrating him or her into the family. They share meals, attend events, and spend time in a family setting.
• Compared to other supported living settings with different staff taking various shifts, the householder can develop a deeper relationship with the individuals they support. This consistent level of care can help prevent or resolve concerns such as health issues or behavior changes.
• Householders must respond to the needs of the adult entrusted to their care; collaborate with the case manager, family, physician, and any others involved in the individual’s support team; help the individual stay active and engaged in social and community activities; record daily notes regarding the individual’s progress toward goals; and attend client team meetings quarterly or as needed.
• All householders receive extensive training and must meet the qualifications of our Direct Support Professionals, and although they can be a family member of the individual, they cannot be the individual’s spouse or legal guardian.
• All staff are CPR-certified and trained on first aid and dispensing medication. Also, each staff member is trained on each individual’s specific information.
• Compared to other supported living settings with different staff taking various shifts, the householder can develop a deeper relationship with the individuals they support. This consistent level of care can help prevent or resolve concerns such as health issues or behavior changes.
• Householders must respond to the needs of the adult entrusted to their care; collaborate with the case manager, family, physician, and any others involved in the individual’s support team; help the individual stay active and engaged in social and community activities; record daily notes regarding the individual’s progress toward goals; and attend client team meetings quarterly or as needed.
• All householders receive extensive training and must meet the qualifications of our Direct Support Professionals, and although they can be a family member of the individual, they cannot be the individual’s spouse or legal guardian.
• All staff are CPR-certified and trained on first aid and dispensing medication. Also, each staff member is trained on each individual’s specific information.