FAQs — Host Homes

The Peak Support Service Host Home program is looking for caring and compassionate individuals to open their hearts and home to an individual living with intellectual and developmental disabilities. A host home provides a supportive, family-like environment for our clients, while helping them gain independence and integrate into the community.

Host Home Providers come from all walks of life. There are many reasons that people choose to become caregivers, but the primary reason is that they are compassionate and care about assisting and mentoring others. Some of our Providers are empty nesters with unused space in their home. Others have families dedicated to assisting and including others in their household.

• Offer daily assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, such as helping with medications, personal care, meals, medical appointments, shopping, transportation, and more, just as you would for any immediate family member.
• Provide companionship, mentorship, and emotional support.
• Encourage and facilitate involvement in social, community, and faith-based activities.
• Support routine medical care, with complex health needs managed by nursing professionals.

Placement times vary and depend on several factors, including the preferences of the consumer and family, matching results, compatibility, and family decision-making processes. We are committed to taking the time necessary to ensure long-term stability and success for both clients and providers.

No, that's not necessary, as long as the residence meets environmental and safety requirements. This will be determined through a site visit of your home before placement. A house, apartment, townhouse, or condo can all be acceptable.

• Complete and submit a Host Home Provider application with Peak Support Services.
• Meet with Peak Support Services for an interview to get your questions answered and determine compatibility.
• Pass required background checks and home inspection.
• Complete all training courses required by Peak Support Services.
• Participate in the intake and referral process to find the best fit for you and your situation.

We're here to guide you every step of the way!

With limited exceptions, two individuals can live in the home full-time.

Host Home Providers are paid a monthly stipend for caregiving services. The stipend is non-taxable per IRS publication 17. Rates can vary and are determined by the specific level of care required for the individual being served.

No. Host Home Providers are independent contractors, not employees of Peak Support Services.

Funding comes from Colorado Medicaid under the HCBS DD Waiver and Social Security dollars.

Yes.

Yes. If one of our clients lives in your home and you get a second placement from a different agency, we will need to know that before they move in.

Yes, a computer is needed to provide necessary monthly paperwork and reporting. As a Host Home Provider, you will need to be proficient in using a computer, including Microsoft Office and related programs.

Peak Support Services will assist in coordinating respite. Respite is short-term relief offered to Host Home Providers in support of the client while you are away.

Typically, program participants have their own bed and furnishings. However, some people do not, depending on the circumstance. Peak Support Services staff will discuss and assist in planning and coordinating how the living space will be furnished.

Any and all adults over the age of 18 that live in the home.

Peak Support Services will request the background check release, with your permission, at no charge to you.

Host Home Providers contracting with Peak Support Services must have Professional Liability Insurance to ensure coverage in the event of accidents involving their consumers. This insurance must be purchased before placement in the home and is considered a business expense for independent contractors. For more details, visit the Care Association's website.

Yes. Make sure you list their ages on your application.

Yes. Include details about your pets on the application, as this may affect placement options.

Yes. Peak Support Services has 24-hour support for emergency situations. You will be provided with the emergency contact information at the time of placement.