These programs exist in many communities. There are also Cooperative Housing ventures in many communities where people live in their own home, but share common dining and recreational facilities. Trusts are legal ways in which parents can put money or property towards the future benefit of their sons or daughters. Trusts can be used in a number of ways, but need to be carefully written so that people don't lose benefits as a result of the arrangement. Other programs include the Farmers Home Administration and State Offices of Mental Health or Developmental Disabilities.
Families join together to purchase housing.
Such services may be known as companionship services and exemptions may be required from the State Department of Labor under the Fair Labor Standards Act. People who work for local employment or residential agencies. Non paid supports are limited only by the social networks available to the individual. Support from an individual's church or synagogue, for example, may be used to provide help with transportation, shopping, home maintenance, etc. CIL staff also provide ADA advice and help to advocate for necessary and legal accommodations.