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<blockquote data-quote="ksm" data-source="post: 753193" data-attributes="member: 12511"><p>Are there other children or pets in the home? You might want to get a journal and write down incidents and threats so you have a documented record. </p><p></p><p>I don't have any experience with what you are going thru. In our state, there is an SED Waiver. It's called different names in different states. "Severely Emotionally Disabled". If the child qualifies for the program, based on their behavior and needs. It is a state insurance, but it's not based on the parents income. It would cover things that most private insurances do not. Like a case manager and respite care. </p><p></p><p>Our adopted granddaughters qualified based on their behavior, cutting, running away, drugs, alcohol, suicidal thoughts. They met with a social worker once a week and spent an hour or two together. </p><p></p><p>I hope you can find the help this child needs. He must have gone thru a lot with his parents divorcing. Could he have been abused at some point? Could his mom have used drugs or alcohol while pregnant with him? Is there a family history of mental illness? Does he have a difficult time at school with his behaviors? He really needs a team of experts to help navigate the system. </p><p></p><p>I'm sorry that both of you are in this difficult situation. You are an adult professional...imagine how hard it must be for him with less coping skills. I hope the adults can get him the help he needs. In the meantime, is he able to participate in after school activities? Community sports or groups like Boy Scouts? Church youth activities? Is there an interest you can encourage him to do? Like putting a model car together? Cooking? A hobby? Something to occupy his time? </p><p></p><p>Keep in touch and give us updates. Ksm</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ksm, post: 753193, member: 12511"] Are there other children or pets in the home? You might want to get a journal and write down incidents and threats so you have a documented record. I don't have any experience with what you are going thru. In our state, there is an SED Waiver. It's called different names in different states. "Severely Emotionally Disabled". If the child qualifies for the program, based on their behavior and needs. It is a state insurance, but it's not based on the parents income. It would cover things that most private insurances do not. Like a case manager and respite care. Our adopted granddaughters qualified based on their behavior, cutting, running away, drugs, alcohol, suicidal thoughts. They met with a social worker once a week and spent an hour or two together. I hope you can find the help this child needs. He must have gone thru a lot with his parents divorcing. Could he have been abused at some point? Could his mom have used drugs or alcohol while pregnant with him? Is there a family history of mental illness? Does he have a difficult time at school with his behaviors? He really needs a team of experts to help navigate the system. I'm sorry that both of you are in this difficult situation. You are an adult professional...imagine how hard it must be for him with less coping skills. I hope the adults can get him the help he needs. In the meantime, is he able to participate in after school activities? Community sports or groups like Boy Scouts? Church youth activities? Is there an interest you can encourage him to do? Like putting a model car together? Cooking? A hobby? Something to occupy his time? Keep in touch and give us updates. Ksm [/QUOTE]
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