The Small Residential Facilities Project of Teaching Research is developing residential models targeted for six populations who have been considered difficult to serve in the community. A progress report is presented on the four established programs. The Adolescent Severely Emotionally Disturbed Program consists of an apartment program, an intensive foster care program, a classroom modeled on a resource room to serve the students, and a community-based vocational program. The Independence Group Home serves five youth with moderate retardation who also have severe behavior disorders. After 1-3 years in this home, youth are moved to foster care or other less restrictive environments. The Clackamas Group Home was established to provide a residential setting for a population of young adults who are severely multiply handicapped. This program is working to develop electronic communication systems for the residents, a day activity program, and an emphasis on resident management of the home. The Hillsboro Group Home provides a community residence for youth who are profoundly retarded, where they can attend public school and participate in age-appropriate activities. In addition to these four programs, plans call for development of residential programs for adults who are medically fragile and those who are self-injurious. Contains seven references. (JDD)