From Startup to
Ongoing
Success
✔ Licensing & Compliance Expertise
✔ Efficient, Step-by-Step Guidance
✔ Proven Results, Trusted Reputation
✔ Compassion + Excellence
Helping You Build Group Homes That Last.
At TRW Group Home Consulting, Tara guides you through every step of opening and operating a successful group home or home-based health service. From licensing and compliance to staff training and program design—Tara turns your vision into reality.
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The average person can lose $50,000-$150,000 in the first year if they try to open a group home without professional guidance.
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It is common for group home openings to be delayed by 6-18 months when a person attempts to open alone compared to someone working with professional guidance.
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About 40-60% of people who try to open a group home without professional guidance never make it to licensure or never admit residents.
Did You Know?
Excellence in Every Detail
Tara doesn't cut corners.
Every home she helps build meets licensing requirementsand exceeds expectations.
What Makes TRW Different:
Tara has successfully guided multiple providers through the complex process of opening and running group homes.
Proven Experience
Efficiency That Works
Tara provides straightforward,
step-by-step guidance—
no fluff, no wasted time.
Compassion + Structure
Tara knows this work changes lives.
That’s why she balances heart with
high standards.
Tara R. W. Herrod has dedicated her career to helping individuals and organizations create safe, supportive, and effective mental health group homes. From the very beginning of her professional journey, Tara felt called to serve people who often go unseen––those facing mental health challenges and their families who long for stability, dignity, and care.
Tara holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences and a Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Management from The University of Alabama. She is currently the Executive Director of a mental health agency.
Tara began her work in the mental health field as a Residential Manager in 2010, where she gained first-hand experience with the daily needs of individuals and the importance of structured, compassionate care. Over time, she moved into leadership and program development roles, learning how to design homes and programs that not only meet state licensing requirements, but also provide individuals with a true sense of belonging.
Meet Tara, Your Group Home Ally
Tara R. W. Herrod has dedicated her career to helping individuals and organizations create safe, supportive, and effective mental health group homes. From the very beginning of her professional journey, Tara felt called to serve people who often go unseen––those facing mental health challenges and their families who long for stability, dignity, and care.
Tara holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences and a Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Management from The University of Alabama. She is currently the Executive Director of a mental health agency.
Tara began her work in the mental health field as a Residential Manager in 2010, where she gained first-hand experience with the daily needs of individuals and the importance of structured, compassionate care. Over time, she moved into leadership and program development roles, learning how to design homes and programs that not only meet state licensing requirements, but also provide individuals with a true sense of belonging.
Through years of hands-on experience, Tara developed expertise in licensing compliance, staff training, policy creation, and program management. She realized there was a growing need for consultants who could guide new providers through the complex process of opening and running a mental health group home. That realization led Tara to establish her consulting practice.
Today, Tara partners with people with a vision of opening a group home, helping them turn their vision of opening a group home into reality. Her role goes beyond paperwork– she provides mentorship, shares proven strategies, and ensures that every home is built on a foundation of compassion, quality care, and operational excellence.
Outside of consulting, Tara remains passionate about advocating for mental health awareness, mentoring new professionals, or volunteering.
"What drives me most is knowing that each successful group home brings comfort, stability, and hope to people who need it most. Every project I take on is another step towards a stronger community where mental health care is accessible, dignified, and effective. My mission is simple: to use my knowledge and experience to help others open doors that change lives." - Tara
Tara R. W. Herrod has dedicated her career to helping individuals and organizations create safe, supportive, and effective mental health group homes. From the very beginning of her professional journey, Tara felt called to serve people who often go unseen––those facing mental health challenges and their families who long for stability, dignity, and care.
Tara holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences and a Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Management from The University of Alabama. She is currently the Executive Director of a mental health agency.
Tara began her work in the mental health field as a Residential Manager in 2010, where she gained first-hand experience with the daily needs of individuals and the importance of structured, compassionate care. Over time, she moved into leadership and program development roles, learning how to design homes and programs that not only meet state licensing requirements, but also provide individuals with a true sense of belonging.
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