For Those Interested in Becoming Sponsors:
- Apply to Become a Provider
Contact HopeTree to learn more about the requirements and application process. - Complete Training and Certification
All sponsors receive extensive training to prepare them for their caregiving role. - Welcome a Resident Into Your Home
Provide a loving, safe, and supportive environment for an individual with developmental disabilities.
HopeTree Family Services is proud of the programs it provides to various communities throughout Virginia. It is with the same pride individuals/families who are interested in becoming a Sponsored Family are selected to provide these supports to individuals with developmental and intellectual services. There are a plethora of requirements and steps to achieving this services and HopeTree is present to assist interested and qualified families every step of the way.
One of the initial steps is the completion of a Home Study. During the process, a HopeTree Family Services Associate Director and/or Sponsored Home Case Manager assesses the potential sponsored home. This assessment allows HopeTree Family Services to determine if the individual and/or family and the environment would best support an individual with a developmental or intellectual disability and licensure expectations and requirements may be met. Each potential Sponsored Home must provide documentation to HopeTree Family Services to ensure compliance is achieved.
HopeTree Family Services is committed to assisting its Sponsored Residential Homes with the services they will be providing. The following list is part of these services, and is not intended to be a complete or comprehensive list of the supports available to each sponsored family:
- Assist the potential Sponsor through the pre-placement and application process through ongoing availability and check-ins throughout the process;
- Assist the new Sponsor with identifying, accessing and completing the orientation training and the annual training ongoing;
- We will be present and help you prepare to and move the person into your home;
- At the very least, you will hear from us/see us weekly for the first 60 days after an Individual moves in with the promise to be available whenever you need us;
- After your first 60 days, you will hear from us/see us at least monthly, again with the commitment to be available when you need assistance;
- We will be audit the service delivery and the program documentation to ensure you are comfortable in the provision of services and to provide additional supports as may be identified necessary.
- Just as we promise to be available to you, we also expect to have the same availability to you to ensure the people we are jointly responsible for are living in an environment that promotes dignity, respect, support and dreams.
Take the First Step Today!
Becoming a sponsored residential provider is an incredible opportunity to provide support, love, guidance, and security to an adult with intellectual disabilities. Start your journey today by reaching out to our team or completing the form below.
📞 Phone: 888-424-1673
✉ Email: inquiries@hopetreefs.org
Open your home. Change a life. Become a sponsored residential provider today!