ASK an Expert:
Everything You Need to Know About Host Homes

Join ASK and Abby Barker from Mosaic for an informative session designed to help families, caregivers, and professionals understand the Host Home model. This approach focuses on supporting individuals with disabilities in their homes and communities.

In this webinar, you will learn what a host home is, how it works, and why it’s a great choice for people who want more personalized support. We’ll talk about the important role host home providers play in helping individuals become more independent, get involved in their communities, and feel like they truly belong.

You’ll also hear real stories about successful host home partnerships, which will show you what makes these relationships work well. Whether you’re new to this idea or want to learn more, this session will give you useful information and clear explanations about host home supports. 

Participants Will: 

✅ Learn what a host home is and how it works.
✅ Understand how host homes support people with disabilities in daily life and community living.
✅Hear real examples of successful host home partnerships and what makes them work well.

Join us January 26, 2026.

Register Here

Special Guest Speaker:

Abigail Barker is the Area Director for Mosaic at Home, where her leadership focuses on delivering personalized services and achieving the best possible outcomes for every client. With a Social Work degree and eight years of experience, Abigail champions strategic growth to meet community needs, overseeing services for more than 250 adults in the Des Moines metro. Having been a committed leader at Mosaic for four years, she is excited to share how our organizations can best work together to strengthen resources and enhance support for our shared community members.

Joan Baumert is a lifelong legal guardian and dedicated mother to three adults with disabilities. Her trust in Mosaic spans nearly 25 years, built on the quality care provided to her son with Down Syndrome, which made the choice clear for her two special-needs granddaughters. Today, Joan shares her unique perspective as a long-term family partner and passionate advocate for compassionate care.