supportive host home services, rooted in dignity.
Onward Host Homes LLC is developing person-centered Host Home services focused on dignity, connection, and community. Our goal is to help individuals experience belonging and meaningful support in a welcoming home.
about onward host homes
At Onward Host Homes LLC, we believe everyone deserves more than a place to live. Everyone deserves a place where they feel welcomed, valued, respected, and connected.
Guided by the philosophy of Uhusiano, a Swahili word meaning connection or relationship, we embrace the importance of relationships, community, and belonging. We believe meaningful support begins with understanding each individual as a person, recognizing their strengths, respecting their choices, and encouraging their growth.
Our approach is rooted in compassion, dignity, consistency, and the belief that a supportive home can make a lasting difference in someone's life.
Rooted in connection. Guided by compassion. Committed to dignity.
To provide compassionate, person-centered Host Home services that promote dignity, belonging, independence, and personal growth, helping each individual reach their potential through meaningful relationships and supportive communities.
To build a community where every individual feels at home, is valued for who they are, and has the opportunity to live a fulfilling life with dignity, purpose, and connection.
Our planned services focus on adults age 18 and older with disabilities who may benefit from individualized support in a family-style home. Eligibility and placement depend on individual needs and applicable program requirements.
our guiding values
Building genuine relationships that create trust, belonging, and community.
Honoring each individual's worth, choices, and unique identity.
Providing thoughtful, patient, and understanding support.
Encouraging independence, personal growth, and individual potential.
Creating stable, dependable relationships and supportive environments.
Helping individuals build meaningful connections and participate in the communities around them.
who we serve
Guided by Uhusiano — connection — Onward Host Homes LLC aims to support adults age 18 and older with disabilities who may benefit from individualized assistance and meaningful relationships in a family-style home setting in Central Iowa.
support needs
Depending on each person's assessed needs and service plan, planned supports may include assistance with daily routines and personal care, developing living skills, community participation, communication and decision-making, maintaining routines, and pursuing personal goals.
eligibility and referrals
Eligibility and placement will depend on age, assessed support needs, program and funding requirements, service authorization, and the availability of an appropriate home. Medicaid waiver eligibility is determined through the applicable Iowa Medicaid process; an individual's waiver enrollment does not automatically establish eligibility for a particular service or provider.
Our services are in development. Descriptions of planned supports do not represent confirmation of Medicaid provider enrollment, service approval, or managed-care contracting. Individuals, families, guardians, and case managers may contact us to discuss future options and referrals.
Please do not submit sensitive medical or personal information through the general contact form.
planned host home services
At Onward Host Homes LLC, our goal is to help individuals experience the comfort, stability, and belonging of a supportive home. Guided by Uhusiano — connection — our planned Host Home model emphasizes meaningful relationships, individualized assistance, and opportunities for greater independence and community participation.
Considering individual preferences, support needs, household characteristics, and opportunities for meaningful relationships when exploring compatible homes.
Individualized assistance with personal care, daily routines, meals, and household activities based on assessed needs and an authorized support plan.
Encouraging practical life skills, personal choices, confidence, and active participation in everyday life.
Supporting community activities, recreation, social connections, and opportunities for inclusion.
Helping individuals follow established routines, communicate concerns, access appointments, and maintain a safe home within authorized provider responsibilities.
Working with individuals, guardians when applicable, case managers, Host Home providers, and other authorized support-team members toward individual goals.
Service availability: Onward Host Homes LLC is developing its Host Home service program. The areas above describe planned supports, not currently approved or guaranteed services. Availability depends on applicable Iowa requirements, provider enrollment, contracting, individual eligibility, and service authorization. Specific supports are determined through individualized planning and applicable program requirements.
become a host home provider
Open your home. Build meaningful connections. Make a lasting difference.
Guided by Uhusiano — connection — Onward Host Homes LLC welcomes inquiries from compassionate, dependable people interested in offering a supportive family-style home to adults with disabilities. A Host Home is more than a place to stay: it is an opportunity to foster belonging, dignity, choice, and community.
who may be a good fit?
We consider individual strengths, relevant experience, household suitability, and the ability to meet a person's assessed needs. Prospective providers should be prepared to:
- Meet applicable eligibility, screening, background-check, and home-safety requirements.
- Provide a safe, respectful, welcoming home that supports privacy and personal choice.
- Demonstrate patience, reliability, compassion, and effective communication.
- Complete applicable training, orientation, and competency assessments.
- Follow individualized support plans, documentation expectations, and applicable program rules.
provider responsibilities
Respect privacy, preferences, safety, and each person's right to feel at home.
Assist with routines, personal care, and skill-building as outlined in the individual support plan.
Encourage interests, relationships, inclusion, and opportunities for independence.
Maintain accurate records and communicate with authorized support-team members.
Follow safety and incident-reporting procedures, protect confidentiality, and respect individual rights.
Provide consistent, person-centered assistance within the provider's authorized responsibilities.
training and preparation
Depending on the service arrangement, individual needs, and applicable requirements, preparation may address:
- Person-centered practices, HCBS rights, and confidentiality
- Mandatory reporting, where applicable, and incident response
- CPR, first aid, emergency preparedness, and infection prevention, as required
- Medication-related assistance only when authorized and appropriately trained
- Positive behavioral supports and individualized support strategies
- Documentation, communication, and agency procedures
Training topics are illustrative, not a statement that every course is mandated for every provider. Actual requirements depend on Iowa rules, applicable contracts, individual plans, and agency policies.
how to express interest
- Send an inquiry. Tell us you are interested in becoming a Host Home provider.
- Initial conversation. Discuss your experience, household, availability, and interests.
- Application and screening. If the program proceeds, complete applicable application, references, background checks, and home review.
- Orientation and training. Complete required preparation and competency checks.
- Matching and preparation. Consider compatibility, preferences, support needs, and household expectations.
- Placement and ongoing collaboration. If approved and a suitable placement is available, proceed under applicable agreements and support plans.
This is Onward's proposed recruitment process, not a guaranteed placement or a state-prescribed sequence. The Host Home program is under development, and service availability depends on applicable approvals and arrangements.
Please use the contact form for initial inquiries only. Do not send Social Security numbers, background-check documents, or sensitive health information through the form.
referrals & placement inquiries
Finding the right home begins with understanding the person.
At Onward Host Homes LLC, we recognize that choosing a supportive living environment is an important decision. Guided by Uhusiano — connection — we approach potential placements with care, respect, and thoughtful consideration of each individual's preferences, strengths, support needs, and goals.
We welcome preliminary inquiries from individuals, families, guardians, case managers, and community partners interested in our planned Host Home services in Central Iowa.
Our proposed referral process
- Initial inquiry
Contact Onward Host Homes to express interest in services and share basic contact information and the nature of the inquiry.
- Initial consultation
Discuss preferences, desired living environment, general support needs, and personal goals. Share detailed information only through appropriate confidential channels.
- Eligibility and service review
Review applicable program eligibility, funding and service authorization requirements, and whether the agency is authorized and able to provide the requested services.
- Home compatibility assessment
If services are available, consider household characteristics, accessibility, lifestyle preferences, individual rights, support needs, and compatibility.
- Introduction and planning
When appropriate, arrange introductions and discussions with the individual, potential provider, and authorized support-team members.
- Placement coordination and transition
If necessary approvals, agreements, and authorizations are in place, coordinate an individualized transition plan with the relevant parties.
What to include in an initial inquiry
Please share your name, preferred contact information, your relationship to the person seeking services, and whether you are asking about a possible placement, general services, or a partnership. We can discuss next steps after receiving your inquiry.
For privacy, do not submit diagnoses, medical records, Medicaid identification numbers, behavioral histories, or other sensitive personal information through the general website contact form.
Onward Host Homes LLC is developing its Host Home service program. An inquiry does not guarantee eligibility, acceptance, service availability, or placement. Any future placement depends on applicable agency approvals, program requirements, service authorization, provider availability, and an individualized determination of suitability.
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