Matt and his team work diligently to find the best SLO match for individuals…every time. They truly listen to the needs of the individual and dedicate the time and energy to finding the right home; one that supports the person’s growth toward reaching his or her potential. The team’s commitment and collaborative approach makes it a pleasure to work with them.
— Patricia Krohn, Director of Community Case Management and Planning, Creative Work Systems

Shared Living/Enhanced Family Care

Be the Heart of a Home That Changes Lives! 

Imagine the difference you can make by welcoming an individual with autism, intellectual, or developmental disabilities into your home. Shared Family Living, also known as Enhanced Family Care, is more than housing or “adult foster care”. It’s about creating family, friendship, community, and belonging with 3Rivers through supporting an individual to live their highest quality of life. 

 Who Is a Shared Family Living/Enhanced Family Care Provider (Provider)? 

A Shared Family Living/Enhanced Family Care Provider (a Provider) is/are individual(s) (eighteen years of age or older) contracted to support the lifestyle, needs and safety of an individual with disability in family style environment. Examples of Providers are: 

  • Parents 

  • Relatives 

  • Family friends 

  • Community members with caring hearts 

 As a Provider, you will: 

  • Complete screening, training, background checks, home certification, paperwork and all requirements by the state of New Hampshire to become a vital part of an individual’s community 

  • Enrich the life of someone who deserves love, dignity, and opportunity to live their highest quality of life 

  • Experience the fulfillment of giving back and strengthening your community 

  • Build meaningful, lasting connections that change lives including your own 

  • On call support 24/7 from our team 
    Receive compensation as a contractor recognizing the important role you play in your caring commitment to an individual 

Join Us! 

Be part of something big, exciting and have a positive impact on the lives of others around you! Help us make towns and cities in New Hampshire, places where people of every ability belong and thrive. 3Rivers is a trailblazer in Shared Family Living or Enhanced Family Care, delivering excellence across the state of Maine and now New Hampshire in the Dover, Rochester, Manchester, Keene, and Conway Regions and beyond!   

Shared Living Brochure

We support 500+ adults in their homes and in the community!

Apply to become a Shared Living Provider in Maine
Apply to become a Shared Living/Enhanced Family Care Provider in New Hampshire
GMS has been a breath of fresh air compared to what we’ve had in the past!! They return phone calls! They show up for appointments! They pay on time! They have excellent and qualified staff! Get more… seriously!!
— Shared Living Provider

As an administering agency for shared living homes, 3Rivers provides the following:

  • Web-based electronic documentation

  • 24-hour on-call support

  • Competitive daily rates and weekly direct deposit

  • Training as needed/required

  • Home safety inspections

  • Provider recruitment and background checks

  • Monthly contacts

  • Participation in all team meetings

  • Coordination with other providers

  • Consultation on matters of compliance

Resources

Contacts

Bobby Dion
Senior Director of Community Life
(207) 420-1149

Bob Duranleau
Director of Shared Living Services
(207) 799-9035

Are you already a Shared Living Provider? A successful shared living placement requires a team approach with excellent oversight and support to both the Provider and individual supported. Find out why so many people are switching to 3Rivers for Shared Living Administrative Oversight.