If you’ve still thinking about becoming a Mentor with Sevita Host Home, this post is for you.
Opening your heart and home to and individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities through Sevita’s Host Home program is a meaningful way to make a lasting difference. In our Host Home program, we call the incredible people who care for individuals in need Mentors.
What makes a great host home Mentor? The answer isn’t about having a perfect home or years of experience. It’s about having a heart for connection, patience, and partnership.
A Willingness to Learn
Great Mentors approach each day with curiosity and openness, learning from the individual they support while growing together.
Respect for Individuality
Every person has unique strengths, preferences, and goals. Host home Mentors honor those differences and support individuals in living life on their own terms.
Commitment to Consistency
Providing a stable, supportive environment helps individuals feel safe and confident — creating the foundation for growth.
A Desire to Make a Difference
Mentors often share that while they set out to support someone else, they gain just as much in return — meaningful relationships, shared experiences, and a deeper sense of purpose.
Support You Can Count On
Sevita ensures Mentors are never alone. With training, resources, and ongoing support, we partner with host home mentors every step of the way.
Becoming a host home Mentor isn’t just about providing care — it’s about creating a home where someone can truly thrive.
It’s Okay to Still Be Thinking
If you’re still considering becoming a Mentor, take your time. Ask questions. Talk with your family. Learn more about what the commitment looks like in your state. Every state has its own guidelines, and Mentors receive a generous monthly stipend to help cover the cost of care. Stipends vary based on the level of support provided.
You don’t have to decide today. But if your heart keeps coming back to it, that may be worth exploring.
Becoming a Mentor isn’t just about opening your home. It’s about opening the door to for an individual in need to have a place to call home.
Depending on the state, you may hear different terms for Host Home services. While the titles vary, each one reflects the same core idea: safe, supportive living in a family environment. Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, and Texas all use the name Host Home. Other states use a different name:
If you’d like to learn more about becoming a Mentor in your area, we’d love to connect with you.
Mentors received a monthly stipend to help cover the cost of care.