how to start a group home in california

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California

• The first thing to keep in mind while wondering
  how to start a group home in California is to
  obtain a license! Indeed, you will find that
  there are several agencies involved in the
  aspects of opening a group home in
  California.Now, you may need a license for the
  specific type of home. Afterward, you can go for
  the residents through a placement agency. You
  will have to decide on the requirements for the
  different services and also the levels. Moreover,
  opening a group home in California can be
  challenging as you would even be determining the
  rate of pay. It would be varying on the
  population of the region you choose to start your
  group home!

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How to start a group home in California?

• Here are some straightforward tips to help you
  answer how to start a group home in California!
  Get a read to understand the terms and act
  accordingly.
• The first step is to contact your regional
  center. On the whole, there are 21 regional
  centers with over 40 operating offices all across
  California. You can always request to speak with
  the person-in-charge of Vendorization. To start
  with the conversation, ask them about the current
  needs for residential care! 
• Never miss a chance to attend a Residential
  Services Training through your regional center.
  These trainings are excellent and have a small
  fee that can be paid at different times. It
  entirely depends on the Regional Center.
• You can also develop a program design. It will
  show how you could meet the current needs
  effectively of your local, regional center. You
  can also consider requesting a functional sample
  program design from your local center.

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• Indeed, are there any orientations at Community
  Care Licensing (CCL) for either child care, adult
  care, or elderly care! 
• The next thing is to apply for the license. You
  will find the requirements for obtaining the
  license can vary. It would largely depend on the
  population of the place you choose.
• Remember that the license would be valid only for
  some specific operating units. It will also take
  into account the number of residents. Then you
  can apply for Vendorization right through the
  local, regional center.
• Once the vendorization process is done, you can
  request placement packets for all the new
  residents. Choose them wisely, as not all of them
  would be appropriate for your program.
• Now, you can accept the first client right from
  the placement packets and get ready to open your
  group home in California.

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