External Review of Community Living British Columbia Home Share Program

This document is an executive summary of the external review conducted on the Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) Home Share Program. Commissioned by the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction in May 2025, the review aims to investigate safety and quality in Home Share arrangements. It outlines the methodology used, which includes gathering information from various stakeholders, including an independent Advisory Committee and CLBC staff. The review identifies key system pressures impacting Home Share, noting that it has become the default community living option in British Columbia. The report highlights the need for urgent improvements in safety and quality, emphasizing that while CLBC has made efforts to enhance the program, significant challenges remain. Recommendations are provided to address these issues, focusing on standards, individual planning, and broader structural concerns. The report concludes with a call for action to ensure a sustainable and quality Home Share system.