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<blockquote data-quote="slsh" data-source="post: 552249" data-attributes="member: 8"><p>Hi burnt, and welcome.</p><p></p><p>One of the very best resources for Residential Treatment Center (RTC) info/funding I ran into was the social worker at the hospital where my son was a frequent flier. I think DCFS is also a valid resource, but certainly the staff at the hospital should be hooked into Residential Treatment Center (RTC) funding/placement system (or you would think so, anyway). </p><p></p><p>It does not sound like a foster family would be a good placement, for exactly the reason you stated.</p><p></p><p>I'm so sorry you're going thru this. I know you must be beside yourself, but also remember that placement in an appropriate Residential Treatment Center (RTC) also protects your oldest son. He obviously needs to be in an environment that has trained staff to deal with his behaviors and help *him* learn how to deal with his issues. Not saying that you're not equipped to deal with his challenges - just that very few (if any) families have enough supports in place to be able to deal with violent/dangerous kids 24/7/365, especially when there are sibs involved.</p><p></p><p>Gentle hugs to you, and again, welcome.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="slsh, post: 552249, member: 8"] Hi burnt, and welcome. One of the very best resources for Residential Treatment Center (RTC) info/funding I ran into was the social worker at the hospital where my son was a frequent flier. I think DCFS is also a valid resource, but certainly the staff at the hospital should be hooked into Residential Treatment Center (RTC) funding/placement system (or you would think so, anyway). It does not sound like a foster family would be a good placement, for exactly the reason you stated. I'm so sorry you're going thru this. I know you must be beside yourself, but also remember that placement in an appropriate Residential Treatment Center (RTC) also protects your oldest son. He obviously needs to be in an environment that has trained staff to deal with his behaviors and help *him* learn how to deal with his issues. Not saying that you're not equipped to deal with his challenges - just that very few (if any) families have enough supports in place to be able to deal with violent/dangerous kids 24/7/365, especially when there are sibs involved. Gentle hugs to you, and again, welcome. [/QUOTE]
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