Considering Out-of-Home Placement

Out-of-home placement for our medically complex child gave us more time for our other child.
June MSW, LICSW, ACHP-SW, mother of Katie (28), who is medically complex and likely has Rett Syndrome, describes the transition of Katie to a group home and how it gave them respite and more time for their other daughter Alissa.
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Out-of-home placement for our medically complex child gave us more time for our other child.

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