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Group Homes

Medical Definition:	Housing for groups of patients, children, or others who need or desire emotional or physical support. They are usually established as planned, single housekeeping units in residential dwellings that provide care and supervision for small groups of residents, who, although unrelated, live together as a family.
Guide Notes:	in med & non-med contexts
Previously Indexed:	Halfway Houses (1970-1990),Residential Facilities (1970-1990)

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