GHWV

West Virginia

Group Home Requirements

Official State Website

Licensing Agency

West Virginia Department of Human Services, Bureau for Social Services

License: Residential Child Care and Treatment Facilities for Children and Transitioning Adults and Vulnerable and Transitioning Youth Group Homes and Programs

Key Requirements & Qualifications

6 items
  • 1

    Employee-to-child ratios must be maintained at all times.

  • 2

    Additional or back-up care employees shall be available for emergency situations or to meet special needs.

  • 3

    Children shall be adequately supervised in off-grounds activities.

  • 4

    One or more trained professional employees are on duty or available via an on-call system on a 24-hour basis to provide continuous supervision to each residential living unit.

  • 5

    Residential living units within the milieu consist of no more than 12 children.

  • 6

    Children shall have clearly identifiable schedules and activities.

Governing Law & Regulatory Code

W. Va. Code R. § 78-3-17View Official Text

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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 Website

https://bss.wv.gov/page/licensing-agency-and-regulations

Fees & Costs

Not specified in available documents

Getting Started Checklist

Research state-specific requirements
Contact the licensing agency
Complete required training/education
Pass background checks
Secure appropriate facility/location
Obtain liability insurance
Submit license application
Pass facility inspection

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.