SCL Host Home
Uni-Hope's SCL Host Home program places adults with disabilities in the private home of a trained host family in Iowa — providing personalized 24/7 care in a warm, family-centered environment.
What Is
SCL Host Home?
Uni-Hope's SCL Host Home program provides Supervised Community Living in the private home of a trained, caring host family. This is one of the most personalized residential options available — individuals live as part of a real family, receiving individualized 24/7 support in a warm home environment rather than a facility or group setting.
Uni-Hope carefully screens, trains, and supports every host family. We then work to match each individual with a compatible host based on personality, shared interests, location, and care needs — ensuring the best possible fit for everyone involved.
👤 Who Qualifies?
Adults aged 18 and older with intellectual disabilities, brain injuries, or other qualifying conditions who are approved for Supervised Community Living (SCL) under an Iowa Medicaid waiver and are suited for a family-home living environment with a matched host family.
Apply for Services 📞 Call 515.441.1756Services Included in
This Program
Frequently Asked
Questions
A host home is a private family residence where a trained individual or family provides 24/7 residential care to a person with a disability under the SCL waiver. It offers a more personalized, family-centered alternative to group home living.
Host families go through a rigorous screening process including background checks, home inspections, drug testing, reference checks, and training before being approved by Uni-Hope and Iowa DHS.
Uni-Hope works to match individuals with host families based on compatibility, shared interests, location, and care needs. Your preferences and goals are central to the matching process.
Uni-Hope maintains a network of backup support personnel and respite care resources to ensure continuity of care when the primary host family needs time off.
Ready to Take the
First Step?
Whether you're looking for a host home placement or interested in becoming a host family — we're here to guide you through every step.