Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual
Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services
Article I - Licensing/Approval
Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 6500.1 - Introduction

Life sharing is based on the importance of enduring and permanent relationships as the foundation for learning life skills, developing self-esteem and learning to exist in interdependence with others; the opportunity for each individual with an intellectual disability or autism to grow and develop to their fullest potential; the provision of individualized attention based on the needs of the individual with an intellectual disability or autism; and the participation of the individual with an intellectual disability or autism in everyday community activities. Life sharing offers an opportunity for an individual with an intellectual disability or autism and a family to share their lives together.

The provisions of this §6500.1 amended under sections 201(2), 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), Articles IX and X of the Human Services Code (62 P.S. §§ 201(2), 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), Articles IX and X); and section 201(2) of the Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Act of 1966 (50 P.S. § 4201(2)).

This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 6500.12 (relating to waivers).