Maryland Department of Health
Developmental Disabilities Administration

Shared Living

​​​​​​ Services ​> Shared Living​

What does this service do? 

This service supports you to build and keep skills needed for everyday life, including spending time with others. The service supports you to share a home and life experiences with another person, a couple or a family in the community that you choose. The service is based on trust and commitment you and the couple or family have with each other. It includes three levels of support. ​

Self-Direction ​​options:

  • Budget Authority

Which waivers can I use to access this service?


​​Where can I get more information about this service?

  • Click here​ for the full Shared Living Policy
  • Click here​ for the general Residential Se​rvices Policy​​
  • You can also contact your CCS to get more information about eligibility and to help decide if this service is right for you​​