How Do You Start A Troubled Teens Group Home?
Teens who are dealing with difficult issues, such as substance abuse, psychiatric problems or issues with school or family life, may need assistance outside their own family. There are times when a teen’s behavior and problems are beyond the scope of what their parents can deal with effectively. Living in a group home for troubled teens may help an adolescent learn new ways of dealing with problems. If you enjoy working with young people and want to make a difference, starting a group home is an excellent way to help teens get back on track. Determine what type of teen issues you will focus on. For example, some teen group homes may be geared to teens who have drug problems, delinquent behavior or are runaways. Although the group home may deal with teens with more than one issue, having a main focus may help with obtaining funding and developing a mission statement. Put together a board of directors. To get funding, most state, federal and private funding agencies require the group hom
