Your Future Your Home Workbook Vol. 1

Your Future, Your Home was created to help families move from fear and uncertainty to thoughtful, informed planning.

Written by disability advocate and supports professional Beverly Moore of Your Supports Guru, this practical guide walks families through the emotional, financial, and real-world aspects of planning housing and support options for adults with moderate to severe autism and/or I/DD.

This is not a clinical textbook or a one-size-fits-all solution. It is a compassionate, honest resource designed to help families:

Understand different residential and housing models

Explore supports before a crisis occurs

Navigate waiver and service systems

Prepare for caregiver aging and future transitions

Evaluate providers and staffing realities

Build sustainable long-term plans with dignity and stability in mind

Topics include:

Staying at home long-term

Supported living

Life sharing/host homes

Group homes

Campus-style communities

Respite as preparation

Separation tolerance

Financial tools and benefits

Medicaid waivers

Crisis prevention and planning

Choosing provider partners

This workbook also includes reflection prompts and planning tools to help families begin important conversations at their own pace.

Perfect for:

Parents and caregivers

Siblings and future caregivers

Families beginning residential planning

Families facing transition concerns

Professionals supporting adults with I/DD

Whether you are just beginning to think about the future or actively exploring housing options, this guide will help you plan with greater clarity, confidence, and compassion.