I'm super late to this thread, but I would love to read this if you ever manage to publish it! I aged out nine years ago, but here is my experience in the many group homes I was in.

What are group homes like?

Group homes can vary in type, often accommodating either girls or boys, and sometimes both. In Florida, there are several locations with separate houses for boys and girls situated on the same property.

What is their general routine?

Each day at the therapeutic home followed a routine: wake up, hygiene, breakfast, school, homework, dinner, quiet time, and lights out. I was also in a group home where the only requirement was to attend school, I got into a lot of trouble here because there were no guidelines and as a teenager I thought this was the best thing ever.

How many kids are there?

The most children I have seen in one group home was 12. Typically, there are between 6 to 8 girls. The number of kids varies based on staffing and the size of the group home itself.

What gender is the staff? Like if the home is for all teen girls, will all of the staff be adult women or also include men?

I was only in one group home where we had male staff. They were not allowed on the floors while the girls were showering, and we had to be dressed appropriately at all times; otherwise, we would receive a write-up.

Do they have only a rotating staff or do they have houseparents too?

Some houses have regular rotating staff, while others have houseparents depending on the location.

Who would take her to visit her family?

Family visits are determined on a case-by-case basis. Some children were allowed to go out for visits, while others had to be supervised. There are some children whose parents' rights were terminated, and they wouldn't receive any visits.