Does any governmental agency buy homes for use as a group home?
The Department of Health (DOH) is not the licensing agency for group homes. A group home is a generic term used for a variety of care homes. These can be for children 19 years or less or mental health facilities, which are all licensed under the Department of Children and Families (DCF). The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) licenses group homes if they serve disabled clients. Homes serving the elderly would be regulated by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). DCF may have several group homes which they operate and staff with state employees. I would suggest contacting one or more of the licensing agencies and inquire about housing provisions for providers. In general, group homes that serve children will be regulated by the Department of Children and Families. You may find licensing and contact information about them at this web site: http://www.state.fl.us/cf_web/ Group homes that serve persons with disabilities are regulated by the Agency for Persons with Disab
