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I really haven't.
I have heard of Board and Cares which are often done out of the home and often are family run and often with kids of about the age you mention. The kids often participate in business model and care with transportation, with cooking and serving and cleaning. It is often a family atmosphere and many patients thrive there. The limit in patients often about 6.
As to Foster, I do know one gentleman who, until his death, had polio from early childhood and essentially had the use of one one strong arm with both legs now useless and in w/c and one arm only somewhat of use. He did financial work from his home, owned a long in San Diego left to him with another home alongside it. What he did was get a family and caretaker to care for him for his life at home in exchange for the home next door to live in, and to receive when he died. It worked well for him. He was my brother's age. He is now gone.
Wish you luck as you sort through options available.
Many of these places try to get the maximum, which in some places can be up to 16 people.
Then again, I don’t have any experience with this situation. I am doubtful of this working.
I know of board and care homes that are run by registered nurses. I would trust them because they have a professional background.
If these ‘foster homes’ for elders aren’t qualified in caregiving, it would be a disastrous situation.
Wishing you all the best in finding a solution for your needs.
Just like are Foster Care system, for children
Maybe, they are considering a foster home because of it being a smaller size or perhaps a lower price point than a facility.
If price is a concern, they should speak with an elder attorney or possibly a social worker who has experience with placement.
Someone should start a post in discussions about placement when there are financial difficulties.
I am not qualified to make the post myself. Igloo could do it. She is extremely knowledgeable in this area.
I’d be most uncomfortable about minors in the property. A 12 yo cannot legally work at all.
If that's the case, NO!!!
These homes are usually "isolated, from many amenities in the community there are in, have the maximum amount of residents allowed and residents not only pay room and board plus any extras they may want, they're responsible contributing to the food budget for all residents living there.
No, I don't think the OP is talking about the kind of group home you're saying. Group homes do not have children mixed in with adults.
Seniorly.com,
APlaceformon.com
https://www.agingcare.com/articles/guide-to-board-and-care-facilities-and-adult-foster-homes-104568.htm
The ranch style homes are licensed and inspected by each state and are small 6-12 residents. Some even take tube feeding patients. The prices are much lower than large facilities.
In my state cost starts around $3400 per month. The more exclusive homes are $8000 per month or more depending on level of care. Much cheaper than a large facility and more hands on for the patient.
The homes I've looked at have wrap around decks and ramps so patients can sit outside, nice size family rooms with TV games etc. Hard surface floors handicap bathrooms etc. BUT, some owners have their family living in the remodeled lower level. These homes do not accept Medicaid if the owner lives in the home,
In my state (Massachusetts) Foster care homes for adults are paid for by Medicaid.
I don't know what state you are in. However, the following link may provide you with a model for Adult Foster Care Homes and information about what you may expect and what to look for.
"Program Description: MassHealth’s (Medicaid) Adult Foster Care program allows elderly participants to move into a caregiver’s home and receive care there instead of living in a nursing home or another institutional facility. Alternatively, a caregiver can move into the participant’s home."
Caregiver Homes of Massachusetts: Adult Foster Care from MassHealth (payingforseniorcare.com)
It may be advisable to contact a social worker from the local Hospital and get referrals. Also, a helpful resource may be the Office for Elder Affairs in your state.
Best wishes and Good Luck.