Frequently Asked Questions

A Sponsored Residential Host welcomes an adult with an intellectual or developmental disability into their own home and provides individualized daily support in a family-like environment.

Hosts assist individuals with safety, daily living, personal care, independence, and community participation according to their approved support plans.

This is a residential hosting opportunity, not a traditional hourly caregiving position.

Potential annual compensation ranges from $78,000 to $144,000 or more per individual supported.

Actual compensation depends on the individual's support needs, the host's qualifications and experience, and agreed rental payments.

A maximum of two individuals receiving sponsored residential services may reside in an approved home.

Qualifying sponsored residential payments may be exempt from federal and Virginia state income taxes under applicable difficulty-of-care payment rules. Tax treatment depends on eligibility and the specific payment arrangement.

We are recruiting prospective hosts throughout Virginia, primarily in the Hampton Roads and Richmond areas, including:

• Virginia Beach
• Chesapeake
• Norfolk
• Hampton
• Newport News
• Williamsburg
• Toano
• Richmond

Homes must meet applicable requirements and complete the approval process before services begin.

Applicants generally must:

• Be at least 21 years old
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Be able to complete electronic documentation
• Pass required background and other screenings
• Demonstrate financial stability
• Have a home that can meet required safety and approval standards
• Complete all required training and competency assessments

Homeowners, experienced caregivers, and applicants with single-story homes are preferred.

Renters may be considered if their landlord approves the arrangement.

The landlord must initially provide verbal approval and subsequently provide written permission for the individual to reside in the home and for applicable rental payments.

The home must also meet all other required licensing, inspection, and approval standards.

Yes. Homes must meet the applicable Certificate of Occupancy requirements established during our approval process.

Inclusive Living Solutions will attempt to obtain existing certificate information from the locality.

If the necessary documentation is not available, the applicant may need to contact the city or county, arrange an inspection, and pay required fees.

Homes built before 1973 may experience additional difficulty obtaining the required documentation.

All household members age 18 and older must complete required background and Central Registry screenings.

Applicants must also complete any additional screening and documentation requirements identified during onboarding.

Applicants should plan for approximately 40 hours of unpaid onboarding training , including eight hours of in-person training in Hampton, Virginia.

Much of the remaining training is completed virtually through self-paced courses.

Required training may include:

• Medication administration training, including a 32-hour course when required
• CPR and First Aid
• Human Rights and Serious Incident Reporting
• Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services requirements
• Inclusive Living Solutions program-specific training

Some applicants may qualify for exemptions from specific courses based on accepted professional licenses or valid certifications. All required competencies must still be demonstrated.

The onboarding and approval process typically takes approximately 4 to 6 weeks.

Actual timing depends on training completion, required documentation, background screenings, home preparation, and inspections.

Approval does not guarantee that an individual will immediately move into the home.

No. Approval makes a home eligible for consideration, but placement is not guaranteed.

Residential matching considers the individual's needs, preferences, choices, safety, and compatibility with the home and host.

Hosts are responsible for maintaining accurate and timely documentation, including daily electronic service documentation using Therap.

Hosts must also maintain required records, report incidents and concerns appropriately, follow approved support plans, and participate in ongoing oversight and competency reviews.

Applicants must complete both the full Sponsored Residential Host application and the required New Applicant Questionnaire.

Both forms are mandatory.

Complete the Full Application

Complete the New Applicant Questionnaire

After submitting both, check your email, junk and spam folders, and text messages for additional instructions.

Recruitment inquiries should be submitted by email only. Please do not call regarding applications.