Colorado Developing Stronger Regulations On Host Homes For Individuals With I/DD

The Colorado Department of Health Care, Policy & Financing (HCPF) is developing stronger state regulations on host homes for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD). Host homes are private residences owned by individuals who are recruited by developmental disability services provider organizations. Each host home can offer housing for up to three unrelated individuals with I/DD, as long as the residence meets the provider organization qualifications.

The changes come in response to continued allegations of abuse and neglect regarding this population while residing in host homes. Many of the allegations of abuse and neglect were brought to light . . .