🏡 The Living Model

What if our children could live in a safe, joyful, sensory-friendly place – for life – with us close by? That’s the vision behind the Mea Vota Living Model. A parent-led community where families shape the future together.

🧱 Core Principles

• Lifelong support: For children and adults with permanent care needs - Family-centered: Parents live on or near the site - Community-powered: Children grow up together in small, trusted circles - Safety + joy: Predictable, inclusive, sensory-aware environments - Personal dignity: Every person is seen, valued, and cared for

🏠 The Physical Setup

• Small-scale residential units: Group homes or independent studios for children - Parent cottages / ADUs: On-site living for parents or siblings - Shared spaces: Sensory gardens, animals, play zones, community kitchen - Nature-based design: Calm, green, accessible, climate-resilient

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Togetherness Matters

Children in Mea Vota housing:- Grow up with the same peers- Build meaningful connections- Feel safe through familiarity and routine- Are supported by a consistent adult presence Parents:- Stay involved without burning out- Share responsibility and rest- Help each other as a team

⚖️ Flexibility by Design

We adapt the model to local laws, culture, and care systems.Whether in the U.S., Europe, Asia, or Latin America – the core values remain the same. Local groups, global family.

💡 “Living, Not Just Surviving”

This is not an institution. This is not a crisis shelter. This is a long-term, loving, life-affirming home – created by parents, for their children. Let’s build together.