17th Annual
Shared Living Conference
& 15th Annual
National Adult Family Care
Organization Conference
Natural Safeguards Through Relationships
Keynote Address
Michael J. Kendrick, PhD
Kendrick Consulting
A definition of Shared Living: What most distinguishes Shared Living from other residential models is that it begins with the wishes of the individual and their family or guardian rather than with available vacancies. This makes Shared Living a custom fit - and for some, difficult to define - because it is different for each person and constantly changing as the needs of the individual change. There are as many "models" of Shared Living as there are people.
Conference Planners:
The Association for Community Living/Specialized Home Care
Advocates, Inc
Alternatives
HMEA
Life Stream
Massachusetts Mentor, Inc.
National Adult Family Care Organization
Nonotuck Resource Associates Inc.
Seven Hills Family Services, Inc.
Seven Hills Foundation
September 29, 2010
College of the Holy Cross,
Hogan Campus Center,
1 College St.
Worcester, Massachusetts