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<blockquote data-quote="slsh" data-source="post: 591779" data-attributes="member: 8"><p>Lisa - as a mom of a kid requiring 24/7 care, I can tell you it's virtually *impossible* to work outside the home (disclaimer - we've never lived near family, never received services, so for us, it would be impossible for me to work outside because there's zero safety net for Boo), even when the kid is in school. All things considered, Boo has always been healthy, but when his seizures started, I just never knew when the manure was going to hit the fan. On average, we were in the hospital about once every 3 months for years with a seizure. He also had a tendency to take colds and stomach bugs to the max, also sometimes requiring hospitalizations. Throw in endless dr. appts the first 15 years or so, various therapies .... no way would I have been able to work outside the home. </p><p></p><p>I wonder if they just want to make sure that you are currently able to meet household needs and are not looking to take on this huge commitment in an effort to make money. The more involved the disability, the better likelihood you're more often than not <u>really</u> going to be giving 24/7 care. on the other hand, I would bet you would get more services from the state (nursing/respite) than a bio family, so that would be a plus.</p><p></p><p>I think you'd be a *wonderful* gift for a kiddo in need. I don't think you should let an employment requirement deter you, at least not without seeing if you can get your foot in the door.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="slsh, post: 591779, member: 8"] Lisa - as a mom of a kid requiring 24/7 care, I can tell you it's virtually *impossible* to work outside the home (disclaimer - we've never lived near family, never received services, so for us, it would be impossible for me to work outside because there's zero safety net for Boo), even when the kid is in school. All things considered, Boo has always been healthy, but when his seizures started, I just never knew when the manure was going to hit the fan. On average, we were in the hospital about once every 3 months for years with a seizure. He also had a tendency to take colds and stomach bugs to the max, also sometimes requiring hospitalizations. Throw in endless dr. appts the first 15 years or so, various therapies .... no way would I have been able to work outside the home. I wonder if they just want to make sure that you are currently able to meet household needs and are not looking to take on this huge commitment in an effort to make money. The more involved the disability, the better likelihood you're more often than not [U]really[/U] going to be giving 24/7 care. on the other hand, I would bet you would get more services from the state (nursing/respite) than a bio family, so that would be a plus. I think you'd be a *wonderful* gift for a kiddo in need. I don't think you should let an employment requirement deter you, at least not without seeing if you can get your foot in the door. [/QUOTE]
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