Considering Out-of-Home Placement
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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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Group housing for a medically complex child: Moving to a new state; finding a new group home.
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A parent's tips for finding group housing for a medically complex child/adult.
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More parent perspective, tips about finding out-of-home placement for a medically complex child.
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Considering options for out-of-home placement: Finding the right fit
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Group housing for a medically complex child: Each family has to make its own decision.
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When your community doesn’t understand. “There is a lot of pressure on parents to provide homecare.”
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Siblings and a Residential Home: “She was heartbroken and mad.”
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Follow up with Sherri: Rachel is now thriving in a long-term care pediatric residence.
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Her brother's #1 advocate: A sister adapts to his residential placement.
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