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I think I am leaning toward removing Son from Residential Treatment Center (RTC)
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<blockquote data-quote="ck1" data-source="post: 110528" data-attributes="member: 3767"><p>I just have a couple things to add/consider: first, the Residential Treatment Center (RTC) may get $5,000/month for your son being there, but I would guess that they could fill his bed pretty quickly. Therefore, they'll probably get that amount for the next one too. So...they really may have your sons best interest at heart. </p><p></p><p>Next, I agree with Meowbunny, not to take anything away from how well your son is doing there. I'm sure he is and that is a wonderful thing!!! However, he is in a VERY controlled environment. It's much easier to "do what you're supposed to do" when everything is structured and the temptations are not as nearby.</p><p></p><p>I also agree with having more home visits--they are very important! My son just returned from an Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) placement and I really wish we had more home visits before he was discharged. He's been home two weeks and things are going well. BUT, we've had to be very strict and thank God I have my husband to help me. I could not be this strong without him because it just doesn't come naturally to me. I am very easy-going, but with difficult child that is just not the right thing, so I'm working on it as well.</p><p></p><p>I personally wouldn't go against the advice of everyone working with him daily. Bringing him home too soon may not work to his advantage. Follow your instincts, do your best, and stay strong!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ck1, post: 110528, member: 3767"] I just have a couple things to add/consider: first, the Residential Treatment Center (RTC) may get $5,000/month for your son being there, but I would guess that they could fill his bed pretty quickly. Therefore, they'll probably get that amount for the next one too. So...they really may have your sons best interest at heart. Next, I agree with Meowbunny, not to take anything away from how well your son is doing there. I'm sure he is and that is a wonderful thing!!! However, he is in a VERY controlled environment. It's much easier to "do what you're supposed to do" when everything is structured and the temptations are not as nearby. I also agree with having more home visits--they are very important! My son just returned from an Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) placement and I really wish we had more home visits before he was discharged. He's been home two weeks and things are going well. BUT, we've had to be very strict and thank God I have my husband to help me. I could not be this strong without him because it just doesn't come naturally to me. I am very easy-going, but with difficult child that is just not the right thing, so I'm working on it as well. I personally wouldn't go against the advice of everyone working with him daily. Bringing him home too soon may not work to his advantage. Follow your instincts, do your best, and stay strong! [/QUOTE]
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