EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 48 MIN
Creating Real Homes, Not Just Housing: Inside the HomeShare Program
from Shining Brighter · host Fort St John Association for Community Living
In this inspiring episode of the Shining Brighter Podcast, hosts Jared Braun and Kelly Clark sit down with Jilly-Ann, the HomeShare Coordinator at the Fort St. John Association for Community Living (FSJACL), for a deep and honest conversation about what HomeShare truly means.HomeShare is more than a placement—it’s a relationship-based model of supported living, where individuals with developmental disabilities move into welcoming homes and become part of a family-like environment. Jilly-Ann walks us through the matching process, the responsibilities of providers, and the incredible impact this program has on the people we support.Kelly shares candid stories from his own HomeShare experiences—the good, the challenging, and the life-changing—offering a powerful, firsthand perspective on what respectful support and genuine connection look like.Episode Highlights:What HomeShare really is—and why it can be life-changing for supported individualsHow Jilly-Ann matches people with providers based on lifestyle, values, and compatibilityKelly’s real experiences in HomeShare: positive relationships, tough moments, and lessons learnedWhy respect, communication, and autonomy matter more than anythingThe process: screening, home studies, expectations, and building strong provider relationshipsMyths about HomeShare: accessibility, motivations, and the idea that it’s “babysitting”Balancing the professional role with natural friendship in a shared homeBurnout, respite care, and the realities of support in a northern communityLong-term HomeShare success stories, including 20+ year placementsHow HomeShare helps people build independence, community, and belongingKey Message from the Episode:“HomeShare isn’t about parenting someone—it’s about welcoming them, respecting them, and helping them live fully as the adults they are.”Listen in for a warm, grounded conversation about belonging, independence, and the commitment it takes to create real homes where people can thrive.Subscribe to the Shining Brighter Podcast for more stories of inclusion, empowerment, and community from the Fort St. John Association for Community Living (FSJACL).
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In this inspiring episode of the Shining Brighter Podcast, hosts Jared Braun and Kelly Clark sit down with Jilly-Ann, the HomeShare Coordinator at the Fort St. John Association for Community Living (FSJACL), for a deep and honest conversation about what HomeShare truly means.HomeShare is more than a placement—it’s a relationship-based model of supported living, where individuals with developmental disabilities move into welcoming homes and become part of a family-like environment. Jilly-Ann walks us through the matching process, the responsibilities of providers, and the incredible impact this program has on the people we support.Kelly shares candid stories from his own HomeShare experiences—the good, the challenging, and the life-changing—offering a powerful, firsthand perspective on what respectful support and genuine connection look like.Episode Highlights:What HomeShare really is—and why it can be life-changing for supported individualsHow Jilly-Ann matches people with providers based on lifestyle, values, and compatibilityKelly’s real experiences in HomeShare: positive relationships, tough moments, and lessons learnedWhy respect, communication, and autonomy matter more than anythingThe process: screening, home studies, expectations, and building strong provider relationshipsMyths about HomeShare: accessibility, motivations, and the idea that it’s “babysitting”Balancing the professional role with natural friendship in a shared homeBurnout, respite care, and the realities of support in a northern communityLong-term HomeShare success stories, including 20+ year placementsHow HomeShare helps people build independence, community, and belongingKey Message from the Episode:“HomeShare isn’t about parenting someone—it’s about welcoming them, respecting them, and helping them live fully as the adults they are.”Listen in for a warm, grounded conversation about belonging, independence, and the commitment it takes to create real homes where people can thrive.Subscribe to the Shining Brighter Podcast for more stories of inclusion, empowerment, and community from the Fort St. John Association for Community Living (FSJACL).
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