L'Arche communities in Canada serve adults with a diagnosis of developmental disability. Each community of L'Arche in the various provinces has its own admissions procedure, guided by the policies of the government department from which it receives its funding. L'Arche communities grow slowly because of the unusual L'Arche model of shared life in households that are home to both the core members (people with developmental disabilities) and those who come share life with them and to assist (assistants). However, L'Arche communities seek to be open and welcoming of friendships with families where someone has a developmental disability, and they often have social gatherings to which they invite friends and visitors. And sometimes people who do not live in L'Arche may find places in L'Arche day or work settings. To learn more about admissions, contact the L'Arche Community nearest you.