Licensing Agency
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF)
License: Group Home (Chapter DCF 57)
Key Requirements & Qualifications
11 items- 1
Compliance with administrative rules and laws (DCF 57.015)
- 2
Personnel requirements, hiring, employment, and training (DCF 57.14, DCF 57.15, DCF 57.16)
- 3
Emergency planning and preparation (DCF 57.06)
- 4
Licensee reporting requirements to the department (DCF 57.13)
- 5
Staff to resident ratios and supervision (DCF 57.21)
- 6
Financial records and audits (DCF 57.07) and Insurance (DCF 57.08)
- 7
Physical plant and environment (DCF 57.40)
- 8
General safety precautions (DCF 57.41)
- 9
Fire safety (DCF 57.42)
- 10
Carbon monoxide detector (DCF 57.425)
- 11
Furnishings and appliances (DCF 57.43)
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://dcf.wisconsin.gov/cwlicensing
Fees & Costs
Financial records and audits required (DCF 57.07); Insurance required (DCF 57.08). Specific application fees or surety bonds not detailed in this chapter.
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.