We connect individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to safe, compassionate support services — where people feel seen, supported, and truly at home.
We help match individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to safe, welcoming homes -- where care is personal, and the individual and their families have the power to choose whats right for them.
Alora meets you where you live, supporting you in your family home or your own. We strengthen your village with relatives, guardians, neighbors, or Alora staff, offering training and help that steadies daily life.
Inspired by decades of research and real world impact, the shared living model and Bridge Supports offer individualized support where individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities are valued, empowered, and celebrated.
Shared Living connects individuals with compassionate host families, creating warm and inclusive households. Bridge Supports extends that care across the lifespan, helping families stay grounded and supported.
Alora wasn’t born in theory — it was born in Nicole’s own home.
With a PhD in Behavioral Psychology, Nicole Kanaman set out to support others through clinical work. But everything changed in 2017 when she and her husband opened their home to two adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
That experience opened her eyes to a major care gap and lit the spark that became Alora Supports.
I noticed a gap in residential support for adults with IDD and decided to immerse myself in the work to learn more. That experience led me to deeply appreciate the family-like model of shared living—and it’s where I truly fell in love with this approach to care.
Empathy, presence, and a genuine willingness to be there—not perfection, just heart.
It’s where people feel safe, valued, and understood. That’s the kind of space we aim to create every day at Alora.
Direct Support Services is here to walk beside you as you take your next step and grow your independence. It is a collaborative path that helps individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities build confidence and connection. Most importantly, your goals lead the way.
Reach out directly or come referred by your care coordinator.
We meet with you to understand your needs, preferences, and goals.
We help identify the Direct Support Services that fit your goals, then recruit the right team to support you.
Once you’re comfortable, services begin on your terms.
Alora offers personalized, flexible support for your family, and we remain by your side along the way.
Reach out directly or come referred by your care coordinator.
We meet with you to understand your needs, preferences, and goals.
We present you with potential homes — you decide who is the right fit.
Once you’re comfortable, the move-in process begins on your terms.
Alora provides ongoing support and regular check ins. With the Alora Support Network behind you 24/7, 365 days a year, you’re never alone on this journey.
After our kids moved out, the house felt too quiet. Becoming hosts gave us a new sense of purpose — and someone to care for again. It’s been one of the most fulfilling things we’ve done together.
I wasn’t sure what was next after graduation. Hosting gave me financial stability, but more than that — it gave me connection. I didn’t expect to build such a meaningful bond.
We started hosting just a few months after getting married. It’s brought us even closer and taught us what shared purpose really feels like. This is how Nicole got started, and we’re proud to follow her path.
Nope! The host can rent, lease, or own the home—any arrangement is fine as long as the property passes a basic home safety inspection. This ensures the space is safe and livable, with no mold, infestations, or major hazards, and that it's reasonably accessible. Alora also provides support for minor accommodations based on individual needs during the onboarding process.
The answer is sometimes. Alora can employ parents, guardians, siblings, or other relatives when it is approved in the service plan and allowed under the waiver.
Every host home is assigned to a Provider Development Specialists whose focus is ensure the provider (the host family) has everything they need to provide high quality supports -- at Alora our mission isnt only to provide high quality services, but to equip staff with all of the skills, resources, and community needed to provide those services and to have a fulfilling and meaningful career in this environment
Anyone over 18 who is authorized to work in the U.S. may qualify to become a host. All residents of the home must pass a comprehensive background check, including checks for criminal history, child and adult protective services, and the sex offender registry. Your living space—whether it’s a house, apartment, or condo—must be safe, clean, accessible, and able to pass a home inspection. Hosts must also be willing to complete required training through Alora, including CPR, first aid, crisis management, and best practices in active treatment. If you’re ready to open your heart and home, we’ll guide you every step of the way.
Yes! Compensation depends on a few factors — the level of support needed, how many individuals live in your home (usually 1–3), and the reimbursement rates in your state. Most host providers earn between $35,000 and $140,000 per year.
