Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is a Group Home?

A group home is generally a home that has been furnished and structured to house several people that are not related. There are a variety of circumstances that the  program participants have either developed or been hindered by external means. The group home may be staffed with medically trained persons or have minimal supervision depending upon the  program participant population.

What are the various conditions that a  program participant may possess to qualify for residency in a group home?

A  program participant may qualify due to age, a physical handicap, mental handicap, recovering from a substance abuse, or ordered by a Probation or Parole Officer. The  program participant should not be considered to be a threat to themselves or other people. The  program participants at Kokopelli Group Home are NOT ADA disabled. They can walk, talk, see, and hear. Anyone who becomes ADA disabled, must immediately move to another program facility.

What are the requirements for a Group Home?

There are several different requirements for group homes depending upon the the  program participant population that will be in the group home. Many governmental agencies issue licenses for each specific condition of residency. The substance abuse recovery group home is normally issued a license by the local community city and must pass the requirements of a fire inspection. There is usually a distance limit of 1,200 to 1,500 feet between group homes. Kokopelli has posted a list of registered Group Homes in the Mesa Area. This list may not be up to date, but you can use it as a guide. Please call the City of Mesa to verify the registration of a particular group home.

Please make sure that the group home being considered is licensed by the local authority. There are many people that have decided to create a group home but not be legally licensed. These homes could be dangerous, by not complying with the local regulations and fire codes. All group homes have rules that the participants must abide by. No rules means disorder and misunderstanding.

How many  program participants can live in a Group Home?

The governing agency has requirements for the number of  program participants that can occupy a group home, based upon the application for the license. The greater the number of  program participants, the requirements will increase. The requirements are usually based upon the ADA guidelines and local fire and building regulations. Many of the regulations are based upon the International Building Code. In general a group home can have 5-10 participants, excluding staff, without fire sprinklers. Any group home exceeding the local limit must have fire sprinklers, which are tied to smoke and fire detectors. All participants should have their own accommodations. That means no sleeping in the laundry room, garage or storage rooms.

What is the Kokopelli Group Home?

The Kokopelli Group Home is for those people that are recovering from a substance abuse issue or are advanced in a program with probation or parole officer supervision. Some  program participants are recovering from alcohol abuse while others are recovering from a chemical abuse issue (i.e., cocaine, crack, methamphetamine, heroine, or other substance).

Kokopelli is emphasizing responsibility. Anyone who does not embrace our rules and policies will be considered irresponsible and must terminate the program immediately. Kokopelli does not "rent" rooms or beds. The people in the Kokopelli program are Program Participants and pay a Program Fee, not Rent.

What are the requirements to live at the Kokopelli Group Home?

The  program participants must be a recovering from a substance abuse and/or supervised by a probation or parole officer. The  program participant cannot be actively using any substance that would hinder the recovery. The  program participant must be working or performing community service. The  program participant must be in a mode to learn basic life skills (i.e., maintain a checking account, repair credit, income tax preparation, protecting resources such as water and electricity), maintain a clean personal hygiene. The  program participant must perform the assigned chore on a regular basis and clean up after themselves. There is a curfew for the  program participants and all  program participants must attend meetings and counseling.

Is there a fee for  program participants at Kokopelli Group Home?

There is a program fee of $120 per week, plus applicable taxes. The week is from Friday to Thursday. If a  program participant becomes an occupant during the week the fee will be prorated to bring in line with the weekly program fee. There is also a $120 security deposit. This deposit is refundable with proper notice of termination of the program. Kokopelli recovery Homes are not subsidized by any government agency. All program fees are due from the program participant on Friday evening by 8:00 pm. Kokopelli program participants must have the fees to enter our program. All program fees are to be paid with a Money Order or Cashiers Check. We do not accept Personal Checks.

There are more questions and we will address them in the near future.