Licensing Agency
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Community and Health Systems (BCHS)
License: Adult Foster Care Small Group Home License (1-12 persons)|Adult Foster Care Large Group Home License (13-20 persons)
Key Requirements & Qualifications
6 items- 1
Current written admission policy and program statement
- 2
Copies of personnel policies, job descriptions, standard procedures, proposed staffing patterns, and organizational chart
- 3
Copy of any current agreement or contract for funding, care, treatment, or supplemental services
- 4
Current floor plan of each level and basement, including interior layout, room descriptions, use, number of beds, and dimensions
- 5
Current financial statement and a proposed biennial budget
- 6
Verification of lease, ownership, or right to occupy arrangements
Governing Law & Regulatory Code
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Official State Resource
Visit the official state government website to access current application forms, full regulatory text, and contact information for the licensing agency.
Open Official Websitehttps://www.michigan.gov/mileap/early-childhood-education/cclb/overview/get-licensed-as-an-adult-foster-care-group-home
Fees & Costs
A license fee shall accompany an original license application and a license renewal application. This fee is nonrefundable. Specific dollar amounts not specified in the regulations found.
Getting Started Checklist
Important Notice
Regulations change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the state licensing agency before submitting applications. This information is for educational purposes only.