Last August, we moved Ben into an alternative family living (AFL) placement, about 90 minutes from our home in Charlotte. It was a three-bedroom house and Ben was given the largest bedroom with its own bathroom. A typical AFL in North Carolina operates like this: a person with disabilities, the client, moves in with another family, couple or an individual. The client lives in the family’s home and the family receives payment in return for housing, feeding and caring for the client. Ben’s AFL was unusual: A couple with extensive caregiving experience wanted to run a three-bed group home but needed to apply for the license through the state. They were willing to take Ben as the first resident in a house, separate from the one they lived in. The plan, according to the couple, was to get approval for the group home within a couple of months. We ordered Ben a double bed, headboard, 54-inch television, new sheets, towels and blankets. Friends helped us move him in....
I bet he is glad that that is over with!
ReplyDeleteOh! Reminds me of a recent sleep study that my son had. Not a fun way to spend the night-- or whole day, in your case.
ReplyDeleteYou don't know how glad he was! His smile was big and his sounds were loud.
ReplyDeleteOh no - that does not look fun. I hope it goes OK and you get the results you need.
ReplyDeleteHope you are back home and resting by now. Poor guy (and Mom), that's a lot to deal with!
ReplyDeleteHope all is well! What a good boy, mine would be ripping those wires off.
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