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17 1/2 year old,needs to leave when 18...help
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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 120729" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>It may be "for him" but as it is not in his name he will have a chance to get help with low-income housing and other things when he turns 18. His expectations not withstanding, giving him the $$$ now or in the next few years is most likely not in his best interest.</p><p></p><p>He is unwilling to go to school, is using drugs, how is letting him have any access to this in his interest? Can you keep it in a fund and tell him it went to pay for his residential programs?? They are expensive and if it was for him, as his guardian you had every right to use it for that. Or you could use it for a program for him now, if you think it will help.</p><p></p><p>Does he not know he has a diagnosis? Is he working? If not, why not? Does he refuse? It really sounds like you should have him go through low income housing, and social services, esp if he isn't working or going to school. Personally, I would let him know the $$$ went to pay for treatment and he will have to work, not live off of it. It might motivate him???? </p><p></p><p>Hope I didn't offend, just offering ideas. I know it won't be easy for you any way it happens.</p><p></p><p>Hugs,</p><p></p><p>Susie</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 120729, member: 1233"] It may be "for him" but as it is not in his name he will have a chance to get help with low-income housing and other things when he turns 18. His expectations not withstanding, giving him the $$$ now or in the next few years is most likely not in his best interest. He is unwilling to go to school, is using drugs, how is letting him have any access to this in his interest? Can you keep it in a fund and tell him it went to pay for his residential programs?? They are expensive and if it was for him, as his guardian you had every right to use it for that. Or you could use it for a program for him now, if you think it will help. Does he not know he has a diagnosis? Is he working? If not, why not? Does he refuse? It really sounds like you should have him go through low income housing, and social services, esp if he isn't working or going to school. Personally, I would let him know the $$$ went to pay for treatment and he will have to work, not live off of it. It might motivate him???? Hope I didn't offend, just offering ideas. I know it won't be easy for you any way it happens. Hugs, Susie [/QUOTE]
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