California Mentor's home and
community-based services

Since 1981, California Mentor has helped people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, and other needs live joyful, more independent lives. We support people from birth to seniors live well with residential and independent living services, day programs, family support services, early intervention for children, and more. Our services are generally supported by Home and Community Based Medicaid services. If you have questions about eligibility or want to learn more, contact our caring team today.

Our services

Adult services

California Mentor's person-centered services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities include residential services, day programs, nursing care, and more.

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Children's services

California Mentor's person-centered services for children and families include early intervention and family behavioral health supports.

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Adult services

Family Home Agency

In California Mentor’s Family Home Agency program, also known as host homes, adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities live in loving family homes with caring host home providers, who we call Mentors. Mentors provide encouragement and 24/7 caring support including:

Personal care: Support as needed with hygiene including grooming, dressing, and other needs.
Daily living support: Help with preparing healthy meals, chores, as well as providing a clean and safe home.
Skill Development: Support building life skills such as cooking, managing money, and communication.
Transportation: To activities, doctor’s appointments, and more.
Community life: Support participating in community activities, exploring hobbies, and making friends.

Specialized Residential Homes

California Mentor’s licensed specialized residential homes, also known as group homes, are warm, welcoming homes where adults with complex medical or behavioral/mental health needs get intensive 24-hour support. Services include:

Nursing and behavioral supports – Behavioral consultations, medication management, and more
Personal care and daily living support: Support with hygiene including bathing and dressing, as well as healthy meals
Community life: Opportunities and support in making friends, exploring hobbies, and enjoying their favorite community activities.
Transportation: To activities, doctor’s appointments, and more.

Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF)

California Mentor’s Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF), also known as group homes, are licensed residential homes providing 24/7 support, including medical, rehabilitative, and daily living support services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and intensive needs. These homes provide:

Small, welcoming homes in the community
24/7 supervision and support by caring staff
Nursing care
Support with daily living, such as meals and personal care
Rehabilitation services
Support participating in community life

Day Programs

In California Mentor’s Day Programs, adults with disabilities and other challenges enjoy fun daytime activities in a supportive community center setting. Adults in our programs get support for a wide range of daily needs including,

Building skills for greater independence
Making new friends and building social skills
Enjoying fun activities at the center and in the community
Nursing supports
Behavioral services
Advocacy services

Adults in our day programs can choose from a wide range of fun activities that match their goals and interests, including:

Art
Music
Volunteer projects
Community outings
Job training and coaching
College services for individuals attending community college

Supported Living Services

California Mentor’s Supported Living Services provide person-centered daily living supports for people with disabilities and other needs. Services are designed to help each person we serve live as independently as possible, whether at home with family or in another residential setting. Our caring staff provide as much or little support as needed including help with:

Personal care such as bathing and dressing
Household tasks
Daily living skill development, such as making meals and handling money
Being active in the community, including attending events
Transportation

Independent Living Services

California Mentor’s hourly independent living services support adults with disabilities in developing independent living skills so they can thrive at home, whether they live with family or in another residential setting. Supports are tailored to each person’s needs and goals and may include skill-building and support with:

Household tasks such as cooking and cleaning
Managing money
Personal care and health, such as with hygiene, medication routines, and safety
Participation in community life
Social skill development
Participating actively in community life

Children's services

Early Intervention for Children

California Mentor’s Early Intervention offer structured therapy for children ages 0–school age who show signs of autism, developmental delays, and other challenges. The goals of Early Intervention are to:

Identify developmental concerns in an early stage of life
Give the family guidance and support as soon as possible
Strengthen family involvement
Promote growth and support the child in reaching developmental milestones

Our services use play-based learning and education for families to help children grow and thrive. Most services for ages 0-3 are provided in the family’s home, with school age services provided in school settings.

Family Support Services

California Mentor’s Family Support Services help youth at risk and their families work through challenges such as trauma, involvement with the juvenile justice system, and behavioral and mental health needs. Our team of specialists and clinicians helps families in biological, adoptive, and foster homes build skills and stronger relationships that can support them at home and in the community.

Where we're located

California Mentor has programs in communities across the state. Our state office is located at:

9166 Anaheim Place Suite 200 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Call: 909-483-2505 | Contact Us Online

Find a location near you

California Mentor has programs in communities across the state, including Bakersfield, Fresno, Sacramento, San Diego, and many more. Find the location nearest you, or fill out our contact form to contact us.

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Become a Mentor

In our Family Home Agency programs, caring people called Mentors welcome adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities into their homes, where they become family. Mentors help the adults they support build skills and enjoy life in their community. They give them the caring support they need to reach their full potential.

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Frequently asked questions

We serve people of all ages in the state of California, including:

Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Children ages 0 to school age with challenges such as autism or developmental delays
Youth at risk and their families who need behavioral or mental health support
Adults who need 24‑hour supervision and independent living skill building, medical care, or behavioral supports

For families seeking children’s services in California, we offer:

Early intervention services – for infants and toddlers with disabilities, autism, or developmental delays
Family support services for youth at risk and their families – including support with trauma, behavioral and mental health challenges, and involvement with the juvenile justice system

These services help children grow, learn, and thrive while strengthening families.

Our Family Home Agency program in California, also known as host homes, matches adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities with caring host home providers, who we call Mentors. Adults live in their Mentor’s home and become part of the family, get caring support developing daily living skills and participating in community activities, and become part of a caring, supportive family environment.

If you’re searching for a host home program for adults with disabilities in California, we can help. Contact us, and a member of our team will reach out.

Our partners

California Mentor and its partners are proud to support adults and children throughout the state. Together, we provide person-centered supports that help people of all ages and abilities live full, joyful lives – whatever that means for them.

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