Life Sharing Provider Lehigh Valley, PA

Become a Life Sharing Host Family with Abound Health

Make a Lasting Impact by Welcoming Someone Into Your Home and Daily Life
Location: Lehigh Valley (Allentown Bethlehem Northampton Alburtis etc.)
Position Type: Contract
Organization: Abound Health

Are you looking for a meaningful way to apply your empathy patience compassion and creativity in your everyday life Abound Health is seeking caring stable and dedicated individuals or families across the Lehigh Valley to join our Life Sharing Program as Host Families. This unique opportunity allows you to open your home and heart to an individual with an intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD) creating a long-term family-like relationship built on trust belonging and shared experiences.

We are actively recruiting Host Families statewide for individuals who would thrive in a supportive structured and welcoming home environment. Each match is personalized and we work closely with families to ensure compatibility shared interests and long-term success.

Life Sharing is a person-centered residential model where an individual becomes a fully integrated member of a familys home and community. Unlike traditional caregiving Life Sharing focuses on long-term relationships independence and meaningful daily experiences within a natural home setting.

As a Host Family you provide not just a place to live but a sense of belonging stability and purpose.

Provide a safe stable and welcoming home
Support daily living skills and household routines
Offer mentorship companionship and emotional support
Encourage community involvement and recreational activities
Collaborate with Abound Health to follow person-centered plans
Promote independence dignity and personal growth

Transform Lives: Make a meaningful lasting impact on someones quality of life
Build Deep Connections: Form lifelong bonds and provide genuine companionship
Work From Home: Support someone while continuing your own family routines
Receive Support & Compensation: Host families receive a daily stipend and ongoing training
24/7 Support: Abound Health provides emergency support respite coordination and clinical consultation

To qualify families must:
Be Pennsylvania residents (all counties welcome)
Be at least 21 years old
Pass required background checks (FBI child abuse criminal)
Complete home inspections and meet safety standards
Provide personal and professional references
Participate in interviews and a matching assessment
Be willing to include the individual in meals routines activities and family life

All Host Families receive:
ODP-approved Life Sharing Orientation
Fire Safety & Emergency Preparedness
Medication Administration (if applicable)
Individual Rights & Person-Centered Planning
Ongoing annual training (e.g. trauma-informed care dignity & respect)

Contract Position: Host Families are independent contractors not employees
Flexible Matching: We work closely with you to ensure a strong compatible match
Ongoing Support: 24/7 emergency assistance respite options and case management

If youre interested in becoming a Life Sharing Host Family or want to learn more about supporting an individual through shared living please reach out:

Abound Health proudly supports inclusive diverse families of all backgrounds and compositions.
Join us in building relationships that change lives one home at a time.

Abound Health is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression protected veteran status disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.