Are service animals allowed in licensed group homes?

In the United States, service animals are allowed in licensed group homes under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

According to the ADA, a service animal is a dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. Service animals are not pets and are not considered companion animals.

Service animals are allowed in public places and in licensed group homes, including group homes for individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities who use service animals must be allowed to keep the animal with them in the group home, regardless of the size or type of the group home.

Group homes must make reasonable accommodations to accommodate individuals with disabilities who use service animals. This may include providing a space for the animal to sleep and eat, as well as providing access to outdoor areas.

If you are a person with a disability who uses a service animal, you may want to contact the group home in advance to discuss any accommodations that may be needed.