How to Pay for Home Why Families Choose Butterfly Home Care
At Butterfly Home Care, we provide compassionate, non-medical home care for children, teens, adults, and seniors who need support at home. Our care is especially built around individuals with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and families who need dependable help they can trust.
Whether your loved one needs daily support, respite care, personal care, companion care, or help building independence, our goal is simple: to provide care that feels safe, personal, consistent, and human.
OUR DIFFERENCE
Built for Autism and Disability Care From the Start
Most home care agencies begin with senior care and later adjust their services for people with disabilities.
Butterfly was built differently.
Autism, IDD, and developmental disability support are not an afterthought here. They are part of how we train caregivers, write care plans, match families, and stay involved after care begins.
Families come to us when they need more than someone who can “show up.” They need someone who understands routines, communication differences, sensory needs, behavior support, safety, dignity, and trust.
Every caregiver completes the Butterfly Certified Caregiver program before being assigned to a family. Training includes autism spectrum disorders, IDD, positive behavior support, sensory-sensitive care, communication strategies, and safe de-escalation.
Routine matters. We work hard to minimize caregiver rotation and match each family with someone who fits their loved one’s personality, needs, and daily rhythm. When a change is needed, we handle the transition with care and advance notice.
We do not use generic care templates. Every care plan is built around the individual — their goals, routines, communication style, mobility needs, sensory profile, and family priorities. As needs change, the plan can change with them.
Butterfly caregivers are employed by us — background-checked, insured, supervised, and supported by our care team. Your family is not left to manage a private hire, handle training alone, or search for backup care when someone is unavailable.
Every family has one person to call. Your care coordinator stays involved beyond intake and helps with questions, schedule changes, concerns, caregiver updates, and care plan adjustments.
Caregivers document visits, and families are kept informed about meaningful updates, concerns, and milestones. You should not have to wonder what is happening when you are not there.
WHO WE SERVE
Families Looking for Care They Can Finally Trust
We serve many types of families, but many come to Butterfly for the same reason: they need care that feels reliable, respectful, and properly supported.
Some families are starting care for the first time. Others have tried agencies before and felt disappointed, unheard, or left to manage too much on their own.
We support:
- Families of school-age children with autism or IDD
- Teenagers preparing for life after school-based services
- Young adults building independence for the first time
- Adults living at home or semi-independently
- Seniors who need personal care, companionship, or daily support
- Families who need respite without guilt
- Parents and caregivers who want dependable help from people who understand
Many families are not just looking for care. They are looking for peace of mind. They want to know their loved one is safe. They want someone who listens. They want support that respects the whole family, not just the schedule.
That is the kind of care Butterfly was built to provide.
Butterfly vs. Hiring Privately
Hiring a private caregiver can feel like a simple solution. For some families, it may work. But private hiring also places a lot of responsibility on you — screening applicants, verifying experience, managing schedules, arranging backup, handling payment, and addressing concerns directly.
Butterfly gives families professional support without leaving them to manage everything alone.
With Butterfly | On Your Own |
| Caregivers are background-checked, trained, and certified before meeting your family | You handle screening, interviews, and reference checks yourself |
| Backup support is available if your regular caregiver is sick or unavailable | You may need to find a replacement or go without care |
| Caregivers are employed, insured, supervised, and supported by Butterfly | You may take on more management responsibility |
| A care coordinator provides ongoing oversight and communication | You manage performance, conduct, and communication directly |
| Training includes autism, IDD, behavior support, communication, and safety | Training and competency are yours to verify |
| One call can help with scheduling, concerns, changes, and care plan updates | You handle all coordination on your own |
HOW CAREGIVERS ARE PREPARED
Caregivers Trained for the Work
Caregiving is personal. It takes patience, skill, awareness, and the ability to build trust over time. That is why our caregivers are not just cleared to show up. They are trained for the work they are doing.
The Butterfly Certified Caregiver program is designed for supporting individuals with autism, IDD, developmental disabilities, and complex daily care needs.
Training includes:
- Person-centered care and disability understanding
- Autism spectrum disorders and intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Positive behavior support and safe de-escalation
- Daily living skills and independence support
- Communication strategies, including support for non-verbal individuals
- AAC devices, PECS, and alternative communication methods
- Seizure response, safe transfers, and fall prevention
- Infection control and emergency preparedness
- HIPAA, abuse recognition, and professional conduct
Caregivers also complete background checks and hold CPR and First Aid certification before joining the care team. This preparation helps families feel more confident about who is entering their home and supporting their loved one.
OVERSIGHT AND SUPPORT
We Stay Involved After Care Begins
Some agencies give a lot of attention at the beginning, then disappear unless something goes wrong. That is not how Butterfly works.
We stay involved because care needs can change. Routines shift. Families may need more support. A caregiver match may need adjustment. New goals may come up. Your family should not have to manage those changes alone.
Supervisor Check-Ins
Supervisors provide ongoing oversight to help ensure caregivers are following the care plan and meeting expectations.
Visit Documentation
Caregivers document each visit. Your care coordinator can review updates, notice concerns, and follow up when something needs attention.
One Person to Call
When you have a question, concern, schedule change, or update, you have a named coordinator to contact. That steady communication helps families feel supported, not forgotten.
FUNDING AND COVERAGE
Care Should Feel Possible
Many families assume professional home care is out of reach. Before you make that assumption, talk with us. Butterfly helps families understand available funding and payment options. Depending on your location and eligibility, support may be available through waiver programs, long-term care insurance, veterans benefits, or private pay.
We accept:
- Medicaid Waivers
- Long-term care insurance
- Veterans benefits
- Private pay
Common Questions Families Ask
What makes Butterfly different from other home care agencies?
Butterfly was built with autism, IDD, and developmental disability support at the center. Our caregiver training, care planning, matching process, and ongoing oversight are designed around the needs of individuals and families who need more than basic care.
Will we always have the same caregiver?
Consistency is one of our most important goals. We make every effort to provide a consistent caregiver because familiar routines and trusted relationships matter. If a change is needed, we communicate clearly and handle the transition thoughtfully.
What if the caregiver is not a good fit?
Tell us right away. We would rather know early than have your family feel stuck. If the caregiver is not the right match, we will work with you to find a better fit.
How quickly can care begin?
In many cases, we can begin the intake and assessment process soon after your first call. Services may start within days, depending on your location, schedule, and level of care needed. If your situation is urgent, let us know.
Do you support both children and adults?
Yes. Butterfly supports children, teenagers, adults, and seniors. Each care plan is tailored to the person’s age, needs, routines, communication style, and goals.
Do you only provide autism and disability care?
No. Autism and disability care are a major part of who we are, but we also provide senior care, personal care, companion care, respite care, veteran care, and daily support for families who need help at home.