Authority and purpose

Authority and purpose. Authority and purpose. This chapter establishes minimum requirements for the issuance of licenses to, and the operation of, group homes under the authority of ss. 48.625 and 48.67 , Stats., and establishes the per client rate that a group home may charge for its services under s. 49.343 , Stats. The purpose of this chapter is to protect and promote the health, safety, and welfare of residents and to promote the effective provision of services.