Announcement
February 2026
Capital Campaign Launch: Building Our First Community
Front Porch Cohousing announces the launch of our capital campaign to fund our first neuroinclusive community in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Building Community
Through Shared
Neuroinclusive Living
Lifelong housing solutions for adults with Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and other IDDs.
Safe, supportive, and intentional communities designed for adults with developmental disabilities to live independently while sharing common spaces and meaningful connections with their neurotypical peers.
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For Families
Seeking a Home
for Your Adult Child?
We create neuroinclusive cohousing communities where adults with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other IDDs live with genuine independence, dignity, and belonging.
Learn about our housing model, safety standards, person-centered support, and how we partner with families every step of the way.
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For Donors
Want to Build
Something Lasting?
Your support helps create communities where adults with developmental disabilities can live with dignity, independence, and genuine belonging. Every gift builds something extraordinary.
Explore giving opportunities -- from direct donations and stock gifts to major gifts, corporate sponsorships, and our Golden Ticket Raffle.
Explore Ways to GiveThe Problem We're Solving
7.3 million adults with IDDs in America have no safe, dignified place to call home.
Most are stuck on waiting lists for group homes or living with aging parents who worry every day about what happens when they're gone. Front Porch Cohousing exists to change that -- one community at a time.
7.3M
Adults with intellectual disabilities in the US
2%
Of adults with IDDs live in consumer-controlled settings
7M
Renters with disabilities are cost-burdened
501(c)3
Nonprofit founded by parents of autistic individuals
Capital Campaign
Building Hilltown Oaks
Three milestones to bring Bucks County's first neuroinclusive cohousing community to life.
Campaign Launched$10M total project goal
Just Launched CampaignOct 2024 Equitable InterestPreliminary Site Approval
1
In Progress
Secure & Entitle Hilltown Oaks
$1.1M
Complete subdivision consulting ($54K), secure final Hilltown Township approval, and settle on the 11-acre Sensinger Tract at 1412 Route 113, Perkasie, PA.
Subdivision consulting (Showalter proposal) -- $54K
Final Township approval
Property settlement & full ownership -- $1.1M
2
Upcoming
Break Ground
$2.1M
Complete final engineering, secure all permits, and begin site preparation and infrastructure for the 7 by-right single-family estates.
3
Upcoming
Build the Community
$6.8M
Vertical construction of 7 neuroinclusive estates plus the Common House -- the heart of the Hilltown Oaks community.
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Construction Update
We Have Preliminary By-Right Site Approval
We hold equitable interest in our 11-acre Sensinger Tract through our Agreement of Sale (October 2024). Our Bucks County community is moving through final township approval.
Why Cohousing?
We're Not a Group Home.
We're a Neighborhood.
Front Porch Cohousing is the only neuroinclusive cohousing model in Bucks County that combines private home ownership, intentional mixed-ability community, and 24/7 person-centered support.
Residents Own Equity
Traditional Options
Group homes and institutions: rent paid, no equity built
Front Porch Cohousing
Residents build home equity -- a genuine financial asset for their future
Neuroinclusive by Design
Traditional Options
Segregated settings: only people with disabilities
Front Porch Cohousing
Neurotypical and neurodivergent neighbors living side by side -- by choice
Community, Not Institution
Traditional Options
Institutional care: staff-to-resident ratios, clinical environments
Front Porch Cohousing
Private homes with shared common spaces -- a real neighborhood, not a facility
Our Principles
Six Pillars of Community
Our community is built on principles that guide how we support and care for residents every day.
Safety & Support
24/7 support systems and trained staff ensure residents' wellbeing and independence.
Community & Belonging
Meaningful friendships and social connections in a supportive, neuroinclusive environment.
Independence
Opportunities to develop life skills and make choices within a safe, structured community.
Growth & Development
Programs and activities designed to support personal growth and skill development.
Healthy Living
Access to outdoor spaces, wellness programs, and sustainable living practices.
Family Connection
Regular family involvement and transparent communication about residents' lives.
Est. 2021
Bucks County, PA
Daily Life
Life at Front Porch
Our community features private homes with shared common spaces including a community house, gardens, workshops, and gathering areas.
Members enjoy the privacy of their own homes while benefiting from shared resources and social connections. From communal dinners to collaborative projects, life here is rich with opportunities for growth and belonging.
"Everyone deserves to feel
included and have the
opportunity to thrive."
Front Porch Cohousing by NDL is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that creates safe and sustainable housing opportunities for all, where everyone is valued and lives are enriched through inclusion and lifelong advocacy.
Our StoryVoices from Our Community
What Families Are Saying
"Front Porch Cohousing gave our family something we never thought possible -- a real home for our son, with neighbors who know his name and staff who understand him. The peace of mind is indescribable."
Parent of a Resident
Bucks County, PA
"What makes Front Porch different is the intentionality. Every design decision, every program, every relationship is built around the person -- not around convenience for the system."
Family Advocate
Philadelphia Region
"As a donor, I've seen many housing initiatives. Front Porch Cohousing is the first model I've seen that truly centers dignity, equity-building, and community in equal measure."
Major Gift Donor
Bucks County, PA
Testimonials represent composite voices from our community of families and supporters. Individual names withheld to protect privacy.
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Latest Updates
Fundraising
January 2026
Winter 2026 Golden Ticket Raffle -- Support Our Mission
Join our annual raffle to support neuroinclusive housing. Every ticket helps us build communities where adults with IDDs can truly thrive.
Education
December 2025
Understanding Neuroinclusive Cohousing Design
Our design team shares insights on how intentional community design can create spaces that work with different neurotypes, not against them.
Ready to Explore?
Whether you're a family seeking housing, a supporter wanting to give, or simply curious -- we'd love to connect.