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Forming Formed: 2011 Established: 2011

This page last updated:10/25/2012

CARE FAMILY

Dayton, Indiana,

United States

CARE FAMILY LLC develops low-cost supportive co-housing that serve the frail elderly and adults with special needs in "lodges" where residents help each other in an "extended family" format. Lodges provide private rooms for rent in a larger facility with common, shared space for community building and community living.

CARE FAMILY LLC seeks to help communities develop not-for-profit co-housing units to provide low-cost supportive housing for the economically disadvantaged who need housing and supportive communities to live in.

Website: www.carefamilyllc.com

Contact:

Philip J. Spottswood, Ph.D.
P.O. Box 332
749 Jefferson St.
Dayton, Indiana 47941 United States
Phone: 765-337-6614, 765-269-7445

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This page last updated:10/25/2012

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: At this point we have just formed the not-for-profit board of directors and are beginning the design phase and are exploring options related to financing, selection of location, etc.

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

Our community does not discriminate in regards to housing based on race/color, national origin, religion, sex/gender, family status (i.e. having children, not having children, or being pregnant), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, age, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or being the victim of domestic abuse.

Population Members(adults and children): 0 (We are just forming.) Non-member Residents: 0 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By majority rule Identified Leader: Yes Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes Labor Contribution: Expected Join Fee: No Regular Fees: Yes (monthly rent payments)
Land and Buildings Other (mixed) Land Owned By: Another form of Non-profit (Each project will have its own not-for-profit who will own and manage the community.) Number of Residences: 1 (The size of the community can vary from one lodge with 16 individuals to four lodges (our community) to 16 lodges (our village).) Cohousing: Yes (We have adopted the Fairweather small group/lodge model to help the elderly and adults with special needs live together by helping each other.)	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 21-50% (We will have community gardens.) Share Community Meals: 2-5 times/week (This decision will be made by each lodge groups.) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Omnivorous Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Used Occasionally	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Ecumenical (includes "all religions") Educational Style(s): Public schooled

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Forming

Year Completed:

2011

(We are just forming)

Number of Units:

We are just forming and can vary in size from one unit (a lodge with 16 people) to 16 lodges in a "village" format.

Square Feet in Common House:

7704

(Each lodge is 88 feet square)

Architect:

John Bynum Architects

Developer:

We have not selected a developer yet.

Commercial Lender:

We are still seeking funding for our project.

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