Start a Group Home or Day Program

Schedule

Sun Mar 08 2026 at 10:00 am to 05:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Lifeline Health Institute | McDonough, GA

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Step-by-step guide to starting a Day Program or Group Home, taught by people who actually run and review licensed programs.
About this Event

Start a Group Home or Day Program— Even If You’ve Never Done This Before


IDD Business Launch Intensive (In-Person | Sunday, March 8)
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Day Program)
🕔 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Full Day: Day Program + Group Home)


Taught by operators who run licensed programs—and a national compliance reviewer who evaluates facilities for accreditation readiness.


Why attend:
✔ Learn from real operators who run licensed programs
✔ Get insight from a national compliance & accreditation reviewer
✔ Leave with a step-by-step launch roadmap


If you’ve ever thought, “I want to build a real business that actually helps people,” but didn’t know where to begin—this one-day intensive is your on-ramp into the IDD (Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities) services space.


No healthcare background required.
No prior experience needed.
Just a clear roadmap from people who do this work and review other programs for compliance.

⚠️ Seats are limited to keep this hands-on. Registration typically fills before the event date.



What You’ll Learn
  • Step-by-step startup roadmap for Day Programs
  • Step-by-step startup roadmap for Group Homes
  • Licensing & compliance basics (what to expect + common pitfalls)
  • Staffing and operational considerations
  • Startup timelines and realistic expectations
  • How to avoid fines, delays, and missteps
  • What to focus on first so you don’t get overwhelmed

This is an educational business launch intensive. It is not a certification.



Event Schedule (Sunday, March 8)

Option 1 — Day Program Launch Intensive: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Option 2 — Full Day (Day Program + Group Home): 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

(Choose the option that fits your goals.)



Choose Your Option
🟠 Option 1 — Day Program Launch Intensive (Half-Day)

Price: $597
Best for: Those who want a simpler entry point into the IDD space and want to understand how Day Programs work before exploring residential services.

Includes:

  • Day Program startup roadmap
  • Licensing & compliance overview
  • What compliance reviewers look for (high-level)
  • Staffing & operations basics
  • Startup checklist
  • Live Q&A (Day Program focus)



🔵 Option 2 — Full Day: Day Program + Group Home Intensive

Price: $1,297
Most popular option
🎁 Founders Rate (limited): $897 for the first X seats (optional — remove if you don’t want an early bird)

Best for: Those who want to understand both business models and leave with a broader launch roadmap.

Includes:

  • Everything in Option 1
  • Group Home startup roadmap
  • Key differences between Day Programs and Group Homes
  • What compliance reviewers look for in residential settings
  • Staffing models for residential care
  • Compliance basics for both services
  • Startup timelines for each
  • Live Q&A (Full Day)

Who This Is For
  • Aspiring owners exploring a meaningful, service-based business
  • Entrepreneurs who want a clear path into the IDD space
  • Those who value learning from operators and compliance reviewers
  • Anyone who’s thought, “I didn’t even know this was an option for me.”

Who This Is Not For
  • Those looking for a quick certification
  • Those unwilling to do the work required to build a compliant operation
  • Those not serious about learning what’s actually involved

Limited Seats — Register Early

To keep this experience high-quality and interactive, seats are capped. Once seats are filled, registration closes for this date.

👉 Secure your seat for Sunday, March 8
Choose your option and take the first real step toward building your own IDD service business.


https://lifelinehealthinstitute.com/idd

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Lifeline Health Institute, 1777 Georgia 42, McDonough, United States

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