Kim,

I'm sure there are both good and bad group homes.  I think that part of this 
is affected by the owner and/or staff who run them.  For the most part, the 
first group home I lived in was quite pleasant.  We had some fun workers who 
took some of us places, so that was fun for awhile.  Then they got into 
trouble, and others came to work, and the owner said they could not take us 
out to just play around anymore.  Then I wanted to move into a home where 
there would be one or two care providers in their own private home, so that 
I would have more transportation available.  I had a lot of fun in the first 
two such homes, but I had to move out of each one.  Now I'm living in 
another one, for over 3 years.  I like my care providers very much.  They 
are gentle Christians of Hispanic background.  The only two things I don't 
like about this family is that there are so many people to watch out for, 
including two developmentally disabled clients, and the fact that we don't 
go out into the comunity very much.  I'm thinking of looking for another 
place.  I realize that no home is perfect, but having care providers who 
regularly take their clients into the community is a big expectation for me. 
Just know, Kim, that we're praying for you, and that The lord will direct 
your path, as you acknowledge Him, and He'll carry you through.  One thing 
I'm learning from Him is that I can trust Him to sustain me and keep me from 
falling, and not worry about what I have to do, as He'll really help me to 
obey Him.

Peace,

Sharon