Teen Group Homes is an arrangement of private families, skilled to provide therapeutic residential placement for teenagers. The program provides individual and group supervision for the parents with the assistance of a consulting psychologist.

These Teen Group Homes provide treatment in family environment, seen as less restrictive different from institutional or a group home setting. Members selected for this program must exhibit an ability to succeed in a less structured situation. The family setting teaches residents how to live in a family environment, learn decision-making skills, develop personal responsibility and develop their self-esteem. Each resident has an individual treatment plan that is designed to address his or her treatment issues.

Group homes are small, housing facilities located within a society and designed to serve kids or adults with chronic disabilities.

Most group homes for trouble teens are typical, single-family houses, purchased by group home administrators and modified to meet the needs of the residents. Except for any adaptive features such as wheelchair ramps, group homes are virtually indistinguishable from other homes in the surrounding neighborhood. Group homes may be located in neighborhoods of any socioeconomic status.

Group homes Residents generally have some type of continual mental disorder that impairs their ability to live independently. Many residents also have physical disabilities such as impairments of vision communication, or ambulation. These individuals require continual assistance to complete daily living and self-care tasks. Some also require regulation due to behavior that may be hazardous to self or others, such as aggression or a tendency to run away.

Although most trouble teen’s homes offer long-term care, some residents eventually acquire the necessary skills to move to more autonomous living situations. Group homes for children are usually temporary placements, providing care until a foster family can be secured. Others may return to their natural families. Occasionally, halfway homes for people freshly released from prison or discharged from a substance abuse program may also be referred to as group homes. These types of group homes are also transitory in nature.

Originally, many people were skeptical about the adequacy of group home care compared to psychiatric hospitals or other institutions. Over the past 25 years, many studies have examined the impact of group home care on residents. These studies have consistently shown increases in adaptive behavior, productivity, community integration, and level of independence.

Before considering group home placement—especially for those in the high-risk category—extensive planning should be conducted. A complete evaluation plan of the individual's needs should identify which agency will be responsible for meeting medical needs, particularly in the event of a crisis. The individual's strengths should be incorporated into the plan whenever possible. For example, if a supportive family is an identified strength, the preferred group home should be close in proximity to facilitate family visits.

Other factors that contribute to group home success are a small staff-to-resident ratio, well-trained staff, and a home-like environment. As with any type of organization, some group homes are better run than others. A careful inquiry into a home's procedures is recommended. Research suggests that individuals with severe cognitive impairments often experience a period of disorientation, and may need additional support or supervision for the first few months while adjusting to their new surroundings.