How to Start a Group Home
The idea of a group home is unique. For a specific population, it provides the comfort and support of a homelike environment. More importantly, it helps its residents use available social programs and services these homes offer shelter for people who years ago would have found themselves on the street or in a state-run institution with limited services. This three hour seminar is designed to give you basic knowledge of staring a Group Home by enabling you to avoid many of the bureaucratic roadblocks and frustrations. The following subject matter will be covered: how to work with state and local governments, how to find a good location and how to evaluate a house as a group home, how to find start up money, what to expect in licensing and relicensing process which includes the various inspections your group home must pass, and how to identify staff including your social worker partner.
Fee: No Cost