minkydog
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As you may remember, we are opening the process for permanent placement for Christian. Today, a lady from the GA DHR came out to the house to evaluate his need, to see how critical(or not) they deem the situation. I *know* in my heart that we cannot go on much longer caring for Christian. Lately it seems that he is falling more, or throwing us down, or choking us accidently. I have found him outside standing on the driveway 3 times in the last 2 weeks. We are trying to keep a close eye on Christian, but he's fast (and sneaky!) Thank God school starts tomorrow.
If you have a minute to think a nice thought for us, we'd appreciate it. They know we need help and we know we need help, but it is so frustrating having to constantly justify and prove ourselves. I have no idea which way this meeting went. The lady was very nice and says she will work to help us, but she's employed by a govt agency. It is not in the govts interest to take on this child and I know they will deny us until the last possible moment. It costs about $80,000/year to keep someone in a group home. Georgia has a system of Medicaid vouchers which pay for different levels of care. The one we have right now pays for about 20 hours/week for a caregiver to come in to our home, but it does not pay for any respite away from Christian. We have been told that when he turns 21 he will automatically be awarded the voucher which pays for full care. Christian is 15. We're not going to make it another 6 years. Our health is failing by increments. I am afraid that if we dont' get Christian placed soon, our family is going to fail entirely.
If you have a minute to think a nice thought for us, we'd appreciate it. They know we need help and we know we need help, but it is so frustrating having to constantly justify and prove ourselves. I have no idea which way this meeting went. The lady was very nice and says she will work to help us, but she's employed by a govt agency. It is not in the govts interest to take on this child and I know they will deny us until the last possible moment. It costs about $80,000/year to keep someone in a group home. Georgia has a system of Medicaid vouchers which pay for different levels of care. The one we have right now pays for about 20 hours/week for a caregiver to come in to our home, but it does not pay for any respite away from Christian. We have been told that when he turns 21 he will automatically be awarded the voucher which pays for full care. Christian is 15. We're not going to make it another 6 years. Our health is failing by increments. I am afraid that if we dont' get Christian placed soon, our family is going to fail entirely.
and prayers for your whole family and sweet Christian.
