divaluv87

i am a pediatric home health nurse extensivly experienced invent, trach, and gtube patients. my family has two social workers and one personwith 25+ years of experience in directing various non profit organizations. we werewanting to start a non profit here intexas. we had brainstormed an assisted living type setting for seniors, a jobcorp type setting for young adults that are between the ages of 18-25 that haveaged out of the system but still lack the proper skills to be a productivecitizen. i suggested fostering mftd children. my cousin was going to buy thehome next door to run the non profit out of. my question is, is it possible todo this. we would have 6 children, homecare nurses come in, social workers onstaff full time, activites, as well as a rn in the home at all times. my cousinquestion is does the foster parent have to live in the home with the childrenor would they be able to live in the organizations home. as a home health nursei know there is a need for this type of setting but i have never heard of it.any and all constructive and helpful comments are welcome.