Group homes regulations by state
We watch the group homes rules in 15 states: the licence and program types, the rule each one follows, and every change a person approves.
15 states23 licence and program types4 updates released
Group homes rules in the states we watch
The licence and program types we track, with the rule each follows.
| State | What we watch | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| California | Adult Residential Facility (ARF) Group Home (GH) Small Family Home (SFH) |
22 CCR Division 6 Chapter 4 22 CCR Division 6 Chapter 5 Health & Safety Code Division 2 Chapter 3; 22 CCR Division 6 Chapter 6 |
| Georgia | Rules And Regulations For Community Living Arrangements | 290-9-37 |
| Illinois | Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) | 59 Ill. Adm. Code 115 |
| Indiana | Community Residential Facility for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (group home) Residential Living Facility for Individuals with Psychiatric Disorders or Addictions |
440 IAC 7.5 460 IAC 9 |
| Iowa | Residential Care Facility (RCF) | 481 IAC 57 |
| Maryland | Community Residential Services Program Service Plan Residential Treatment Center Services Residential Treatment Centers Therapeutic Group Homes |
10.09.29 10.21.07 10.22.08 |
| Missouri | Group Home / Residential Center (DMH licensed) | 9 CSR 40-5 |
| New Jersey | Community Residence for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities (group home / supervised apartment) | N.J.A.C. 10:44A |
| New York | Supervised Individualized Residential Alternative (IRA) | 14 NYCRR Part 686 |
| North Carolina | Supervised Living / Group Home for Individuals with IDD | 10A NCAC 27G |
| Ohio | DODD Licensed Residential Facility | OAC 5123-3-01 |
| Oregon | Adult Foster Home (older adults / physical disabilities) | OAR 411-049; OAR 411-050 |
| Pennsylvania | Community Home for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Autism | 55 Pa. Code Chapter 6400 |
| Rhode Island | Residential Child Care facility (group home) | 214-RICR-40-00-4 |
| Texas | Child-Placing Agency (CPA), including foster group homes General Residential Operation (GRO), including residential treatment centers Home and Community-based Services (HCS) Program Provider |
26 TAC Chapter 565 26 TAC Chapter 748 26 TAC Chapter 749 |
Each citation links to the official state text it was checked against.
Recent group homes changes
Released updates tagged group homes, with the 30-day rule.
All public updatesReleased updates4 so far · newest 22 Oct
Released for subscribers. Headline public on 21 Nov
Released for subscribers. Headline public on 21 Nov
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Released for subscribers. Headline public on 20 Nov
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