Sponsored residential services take place in a licensed or DBHDS authorized sponsored residential home. These services shall consist of skill-building, routine supports, general supports, and safety supports, provided in a licensed or approved residence that enable a person to acquire, retain, or improve the self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills necessary to reside successfully in home and community-based settings.​ Sponsored residential services to the individual in the form of continuous (up to 24 hours per day) services performed by the sponsor family. Sponsored residential support includes the expectation of the presence of a skills development component, along with the provision of supports, as needed. These supports may be provided individually or simultaneously to up to two individuals living in that home, depending on the required support. Maximum 1:2