Group Home

Question: Group Home? I have a 4-plex and I would like to use it as a Group Home. Can anyone tell how I can make this possible?

Answer: I would first go to your local housing office & see if the exisiting zoning allows that use or if it requires a variance. Also, find out which government agency regulates the kind of group home you want to establish & what is required to qualify for licensing.

Question: group home? as i live nd a group home in its hard so i need sum advice

Answer: I know it's hard I too lived in a group home as a teenager thanks to my alcoholic mother. Keep your head up. Stay in school. Talk to a councellor outside of the group home about whatever it is that is going on. Ask the group home to find you a big sister or brother from the brothers and sisters association. Get yourself involved in activities away from the group home. Stay true to who you are and get out when you can. take care and good luck.

Question: Group home? I recently acquired a job at a group home for people with disabilities. Has anyone ever worked in one? What is it like? I'm working an all day shift from 7am-9pm, and I'm kind of nervous as to what this work entails. I'm going to sign my contract on Monday, then start work after that.

Answer: hi i have a brother and sister who live in 2 different houses and they both have didabilities ,my sister is not as bad as my brother ,and i can honestly say that the staff that look after them both are amazing ,and what they do is care for them ,if they are able to cook and set tables tidy there rooms then you help supervise them and encourage them ,if how ever they have problems like my brother then you look after all his day to day care needs and all medical needs ,working in one of these houses are filled with a lot of fun as all the staff are there to look after the residents as this is there home ,somewgo out all daty then someone else would be in all day ,take care xx

Question: how to open a group home for young mothers? Hello I'm interested in opening a group home. I am 25 years of age I do not own my own home i rent but I am very interested in opening a group home for young mothers/mother-to-be ages 12-19 years old. I live in long island New York if you can assist me in how to take my first steps I'd appreciate it..Thank You!

Answer: Let me know. I'd love to open one too. Hey! I'm on LI too!

Question: How can I start a group home for the disabled in Wisconsin? I have two teenage children with disabilities and I regularly babysit for a third. I currently rent a home, and we live on disability. I would like to purchase a home and have this home become a group home starting with the 3 children and possibly adding a fourth disabled foster child. I have some help from family members and home health aides, and a limited committment of financial help to get started. What is available to help me go to the next step?

Answer: You need the different licenses from the government agencies. Once you start with one the others will let you know what you need. A building up to code. Also a trained staff.

Question: How do you start a group home for the mentally and psychically ill and how much will it cost to bar up windows? I am excited about this and I want to put locks on the outsides of the rooms and bar up all of the windows on the house. I am ready to start a business called a group home manager.

Answer: If questions regarding locks on doors and placing bars on windows are what first come to your mind, you are clueless about this field. Do some serious investigation (and Yahoo questions does not count as serious investigation) about opening a group home. Begin with the Department of Welfare or Health (or similar department) in your state and make serious inquires regarding licensing requirements/standards for both the physical facilities and professional standards. Until you have done that you are wasting your time.

Question: Can I volunteer at a group home for foster youth if I'm only 19? I want experience with troubled youth so I could work in a group home(with pay), but I want/need experience beforehand. Am I able to just volunteer in a group home or a adolescent psychiatric hospital if I'm only 19 years old? Please help this is really important to me! Thank you in advance! Does anyone know what qualifications I might need?

Answer: Yes you can and no qualifications necessary. Volunteers do scut work. You will not be working with the Kids

Question: What is it like working in a group home for children, night shift? Thinking about accepting a position with a group home for children and adolescents whose behavioral and emotional problems interfere with their ability to function well at school or at home. My question is regarding the shift being at night (midnight - 8am) Has anyone worked this shift in this profession? What's it like? Did you enjoy it?

Answer: the night shift is usually their down time, a lot of them will be sleeping.but the ones with the problems might wake up during the night. Then morning time comes and that is when you will have your hands full. Depending on their ages You gotta bathe them , dress them, feed them and send them off to their lessons. i have worked in a half way house but it was the afternoon shift when we would just play with the children before they had to get ready to sleep. it can be challenging at times but the lessons you learn and the bonds you create with these children carry on with you. it is a rewarding experience.

Question: How can I prevent a juvenile group home from starting next store? My neighbor said he is starting a home for people that have nowhere to go. I have looked into it and the group he has there are 18 to 25 year old males. I do not know what crimes they have been convicted of. I and the others on the street have a huge problem with this. Our street is family orientated and quiet, many children. Just wondering what I can do to prevent this from happening?

Answer: Contact your zoning department to see if this type of home is even legal.

Question: How can I find information about starting up a group home for adults with disabilities? I currently work for a group home now and I want to get some info on how to start up a group home for adults with developmental disabilities. I have been having a real hard time finding where to go and who to talk to. Im also having a little trouble with finding grants. If you have any information I would really appreciate it if you could leave any answers you might have. IT WOULD REALLY HELP ME !!

Answer: This link has a set-up for senior home care but it has a lot of information that might lead you to your type of home care. There's isn't much of a big difference so I hope it helps you. http://www.homecare-startingahomecarebus…

Question: How can i open up my own group home for the diable? I am currently employed at a group home for disable adults. I have my CPR,CPI, FIRST AID, in i am fingerprinted with the state. I am young but i have a goal that i am really trying to accomplish by the age 25. I came to you today so i can get started on opening up my own home. I really need information on opening up my own group home for the disable adults in children.

Answer: An admirable plan. Check with the local planning department to make sure that is an allowed use in your zoning classification. They may also have requirements.

Question: How can I find a job in group home or womens homeless shelter in atlanta? I just realized what my sociology degree was good for. I want to work with people (in need). Does anyone know how I can get a job at a homeless shelter, drug rehab, or group home here in Metro Atlanta? I have tried opportunityknocks,org I have also tried the jobsite. and all the other job wesbites. Bottom lines does anyone work at any of these places where you can suggests for me? Thanks

Answer: you have to go knocking on their doors my friend

Question: How long does it take to get into a group home? I live in michigan and my grandparents are trying to get me into a group home or a home for disabled adults and I was wondering how long the wait usually is. My grandfather is recovering from back surgery, would that affect the time I have to wait as well?

Answer: Hi redwing1, This is the category for Yahoo Groups questions. Try asking at: Society & Culture > Community Service where people answering are more knowledgeable.

Question: Can working in a group home help me with my plans to be a nurse? So I am thinking of taking a job in a group home working with the mentally disabled. I also would like to get into nursing school. Will working at a group home help me with being a nurse? And how?

Answer: I think it will give you a feeling for interacting with people ("clients") in your care. You may deal with mentally ill, developmentally delayed, and demented (as in having dementia/Alzheimer's) clients, which you will find helpful later on. If you do any personal hands on care (bathing, wiping bottoms ("peri care"), feeding, etc.), for example, that will help you a lot in nursing school, where you have to do all of those things. You will learn patience, re-direction of clients, and how to interact with the people you care for in their various stages of disability. I think it would a good experience. You may also want to see if you can get a job in a nursing home/long term care facility as a nursing assistant. Good luck!

Question: How do I get one of my homes certified/licensed in Southern California as a group home for mentally challenge? How do I get one of my homes certified/licensed in Southern California as a group home for mentally challenge adults? What kind of licenses, and personel would be required?

Answer: There's a lot more than insurance involved here - you need local permits, local licensing, etc. You'd BEST start with the local department of health and human services. I can tell you, the INSURANCE for a house that way, is NOT CHEAP. The last one I wrote, which only had six residents, was over $5,000 a year - and you can't insure the building on a homeowners or dwelling fire policy either - because it's a commercial use.

Question: How do I go about opening my own group home for children? I am a foster parent, and I would like to start a group home for children.

Answer: well what i would say is to just go to the folster shelter where they keep little kids who's paent's or relatives didn't treat them right. Just contiue 2 stay srong.

Question: what are the qualifications for a staff member at a group home? I would like to get a position in a group home for individuals with developmental disabilities. There are several group homes in my neighborhood and I see some of the residents on the bus on a daily basis and I find it fun to interact with them. Would I have to be certified as a nursing assistant to qualify for the position? I am looking to work at group homes for higher-functioning residents. I know that it's not easy as it seems. It may be less difficult than the more severe handicaps, but considering that the majority of them function on the intellectual levels of twelve year-olds, are in need of constant guidance.

Answer: It varies greatly from state to state. Most often, for an entry level position a high school diploma and a TB test is needed. Prior child care experience and some college is probably preferred, but usually not a requirement. Next time just ask one of the staff members...they can tell you and might be able to put in a good word for you. (Weekend positions usually are available at any given time.) I've been asked about positions with my students hundreds of times and it has never bothered me before.

Question: How do you open a group home for the disabled in Minnesota? I am the mother of a 10 year old Autistic child, and I worry about who will care for him when I am dead or too old to do so. I am currently in school to become a Registered Nurse and would like to open a group home for the mentally disabled, but I have no clue where to begin!

Answer: here the link to info on how to open an group home for disabled, http://www.co.rowan.nc.us/dss/AdultDiv/a… hope that helps.

Question: How much do group home generally cost? I am in the beginnning stages of opening a gorup home and wanted to know how much to charge the residents. Any idea how much a group home would generally cost?

Answer: About 1500 a month. If 24 hour care then 3000 monthly.

Question: What are the pros and cons of opening a group home for young teen aged mothers? Where would I get the funding? I am really intrested in opening a group home. I enjoy talking and counseling yound mothers. I like to encourage them to do the right thing?

Answer: To even THINK of doing such a wonderful thing, you are truely an inspiration to people. Yes you would get the satisfaction about helping people, but could you put up with the cons? The ones I personally can think of are the following: You will get bad mothers, ones who don't care about their babies and will not listen. Are you strong enough not to become just a babysitter? Teenagers are hormonal, as you know, they will be worse when they are pregnant. Could you deal with legal issues? What if the father is violent and constantly comes around the house threatening the mothers life, the baby's life, your life, and other teenager mothers and babies? What if you have a teenage mum there with drug or alcohol issues, could you deal with this? What is a baby dies, can you cope with this, and help the teenage mother? What if the teenage mother is doing something whilst pregnant that will risk the life of the baby? Can you deal with it? What if you get a violent teen? What if they will not listen to you? You sound like such a nice helpful person, but could you cope if someone doesn't listen, would you have it in your heart to throw someone out who was risking your safety as well as other girls and their babies? I don't mean to be morbid, but these are all things you need to consider. Obviously there will be great times, helping girls who will love the help and attention, and you will help those teens and their children, but do consider the cons. I wish you the best x