#1 ARCHIVED POSTS FROM SPECIAL EDUCATION FOLDER
GROUP HOMES
JULY 25, 1995 - AUGUST 24, 1995
FILE NAME:  SPEDGH01.TXT

Subj:  NEED HELP FINDING GRP HOME
Date:  95-07-25 18:08:43 EDT
From:  JJohns12

We've had our profoundly retarded child at home for 15 years.  It has become
increasingly difficult to provide care.  She now consumes a great deal of the
energy and attention that could be going to her younger siblings.

We feel that there is not any more that we can do to enhance her progress
which has been quite slow.  She has been in schools, primarily in Florida
(Tampa Bay area) , but has made little progress.

Publicly funded group homes simply don't seem to be available in Florida.
Children are taken on basis of most urgent  need.  Elsewhere, we have found
long waiting lists.

We are willing to move to a state that provides the best possibility for
placement in a publicly funded group home.

WE would like to know which states have the best programs.

Subj:  Re:NEED HELP
FINDING GRP HOME
Date:  95-08-03 07:19:30 EDT
From:  TAZZER TAZ

I live in Wash. State and i have worked for two different Gr. Home's. But try
Foster Care throug D.S.H.S. in your State first and see what your opition's
are there first.

Subj:  Re:NEED HELP FINDING GRP HOME
Date:  95-08-11 10:51:02 EDT
From:  MelanieT

I moved to Florida last year.  I now teach special education students, but I
was working in a group home in Pennsylvania.  I really enjoyed the work, and
it was a good organization.  The organization I worked for was Threshold
Rehabilitation Services, in Reading, PA.  Phone is (610)777-7691.  I am
unsure of who you would want to talk to, but it is a good service.  E-mail me
at MelanieT if I can be of any service to you.  
Melanie

Subj:  Re: Group Homes
Date:  95-08-17 15:17:14 EDT
From:  SMclean626

My son is 13 and has Lennox-Gastuat syndrome. He is severly mr and has
clusters of seizures about 5 times a day. As he is growing, I know the time
will come when I can't handle him physically. He seizes all through the night
and gets up every 2 hours. He has been on the state's waiting list for a
group home for 5 years and still has over 1000 people ahead of him! We are
looking into opening a group home of our own. Anyone with info regarding
Connecticut's regulations, please let me know. I'm not ready to place him
yet, but I want to be prepared. Thanks!

Subj:  Re:NEED HELP FINDING GRP HOME
Date:  95-08-24 00:40:59 EDT
From:  Parmm

There is a great group home in Tampa called Angels Unaware.  I have worked
there for over five years and I have seen our clients make some great
strides!  The homes are very well run and a very family like atmostphere.  I
have worked in a lot of homes in the area and Angels is by far the best!  I
know they have an opening for a girl at this time, but you need to contact
them ASAP because they tend to get a lot of applications.  
       Not only do they provide care, but they also run behavior and
educational programs.  It is truly a place where people are loved and