Turn Your Passion for Children Into a Licensed, Profitable, Group Home
Group Home Business Academy was founded by Shani Dorsey — a licensed group home operator who has built and run real children's therapeutic residential programs, not just studied them from the outside. We teach aspiring and current operators exactly how to start, license, and run a successful children's group home, using the same systems, forms, and strategies used in active facilities today
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Why Future Children's Group Home Owners Choose Group Home Business Academy
Founded by an active, licensed operator — not a theorist or consultant who has never run a home
Real, field-tested policies, forms, and startup tools — not generic templates
Step-by-step licensing guidance built specifically for the children's residential care industry
A complete product path: free training, guided planning tools, and a full certification course
Everything You Need to Build With Confidence
Stop spending months piecing together information from websites, regulations, and social media groups.
Whether you're taking your first step or preparing for your licensing inspection, our educational resources are designed to support your journey.
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MEET THE FOUNDER
SHANI DORSEY
Helping Future Providers Build Strong Foundations
Group Home Business Academy was created to simplify one of the most complex journeys aspiring providers face.
After seeing how confusing licensing requirements and operational planning can be, Shani developed practical educational resources that help future children's group home owners prepare with greater confidence.
The mission is simple:
Help future providers build compliant, well-prepared organizations that create safe, supportive environments for children.
OUR PURPOSE
Guiding Future Group Home Leaders
Our Mission
To equip aspiring and current group home operators with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to launch and sustain licensed, high-quality children's therapeutic group homes.
Our Vision
A future where every community has access to safe, well-run, professionally operated group homes led by operators who were set up to succeed from day one.
Shani Dorsey didn't set out to become an educator — she set out to build a home where children in crisis could find stability, structure, and care. After successfully licensing and operating her own children's therapeutic group home in Virginia, she realized how few resources existed to guide new operators through the process the right way. Group Home Business Academy was born out of that gap: a place where aspiring operators can learn directly from someone who has done the work, not just written about it.
CORE VALUES
OUR VALUES. OUR PROMISE.
Our core values guides everything we do at Group Home Business Academy. They shape the way we teach, support, and empower group home entrepreneurs to build businesses that creates lasting change.
Leadership
We lead by example, providing practical guidance backed by real-world experience
Education
We believe knowledge creates confidence & successful group home operators
Excellence
We are committed to the highest standards of professionalism,compliance, & care
Integrity
We believe in honesty, transparency & effective business practices
Community
We believe collaboration & ongoing support create lasting success
These values are more than words—they are our committment to you
Together, we build better homes, stronger businesses, and brighter futures.
GOT QUESTIONS?
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this ebook a licensing certification program?
This guide is designed to help aspiring children's group home owners understand the licensing process, business formation requirements, compliance expectations, and operational considerations. It is an educational resource and does not replace state licensing requirements or training programs.
Is this guide suitable for someone who is just getting started?
Whether you're still exploring the idea or actively preparing to apply for a license, this guide was created to help you understand the process from beginning to end and avoid common mistakes that delay progress.
Will this tell me exactly how to get licensed in my state?
Licensing requirements vary by state and jurisdiction.
However, the principles, preparation strategies, business formation guidance, compliance considerations, and operational planning discussed in this guide can help you better understand what to expect and how to prepare for the licensing process.
How will I receive the ebook after purchase?
Immediately after completing your purchase, you'll receive access instructions and download links directly to your email.
You can begin reading and implementing the material right away.
What if I've already started the licensing process?
This guide can still help.
Many future providers discover gaps in their planning, compliance preparation, operational systems, staffing plans, or documentation requirements. The Blueprint can help you identify areas that may require additional attention.
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