Group Homes, also referred to as Community Care Facilities, are residential homes within the community housing a number of unrelated individuals with disabilities and/or special needs.  LOMAH speaks with Dana Hooper, executive director of Life Services Alternative (LSA) in episode #15 & #16. LSA has 11 (soon to be 12) group homes in the Silicon Valley area of California and is considered to be one of the best examples in the country of the group home concept. In this episode, Dana gives us a peek at the business skills necessary to run quality programs that have longevity and stability. Topics covered include the hiring process, rates, financial strategy, and how decisions are made for the organization.