Some more advice, if you want it. These kids have been through a considerable trauma, and from your description of their situation prior to that they have also been kinda out of the mainstream, in ways that are also traumatic. That is going to weigh heavily on them (and you) as you work to get them into your proper way of life.
I would suggest checking with your local school system for psychological evaluations to see how they can/will fit into the school system. I do not have a lot of faith in public school systems -- the Catholic schools seem to have a much better success. You might want to see if there are any around that might want to take on these kids, and they will likely be very accommodating to the circumstances as far as payments go. That is a gift to the children. You might also want to check with the local Dept of Child Services (or whatever it is called there) about psychological support for the children. They WILL need that help, and there is nothing "wrong" with seeking it or getting it, and it will help make all your lives easier. There might also be other services for THEM that will help them adjust and you to take care of them. You are a taxpayer, this is a taxpayer-funded service, it is not charity so don't think of it as that. If there are things that people offer you, or want to give for the children, accept them graciously in the spirit in which they are offered. You will pay this back many times over to many other people when you help these children, by whatever means you can provide or comes your way. It is a loan with a long-term payback, and people are helping you do it so they will get the benefits back too. My fear is that the children are not able to overcome these events in their lives, and will need more intervention as they get older, which will be more difficult for everyone. Every bit of help is for them, now is better than later. Kids are very resilient but they need lots of help to be that way, as I am sure you know. Best wishes for all. Your Benz community is supporting you. --R Mitch Haley wrote: > "Kaleb C. Striplin, work" wrote: > >> Also, I dont really know what all >> they/we will need, or what help, if any, may come from other sources. >> > > Probably need clothes and toys. You may have a point about 'help'. > > In Michigan, if you became a foster parent they would pay you for it. > > If you adopted a 'specialneeds' kid, there would be subsidies. > Here, it seems like 'special needs' can include any kid that's too old > for you to have the privilege of teaching him to talk. I believe I > mentioned my niece's adoption (now failed) of a special needs teenager. > IIRC, that subsidized adoption paid $937 a month tax free. Three payments > like that every month and you wouldn't want help from friends. > > Mitch. > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
