Is there a way to find out who the judicial system in your area refers to ie mental health agencies when someone is paroled?
Is vocational rehab an option. With Voc Rehab, difficult child could be tested, possibly go to a trade school, get a job coach, obtain housing, etc.
I understand not wanting difficult child to fixate on things that he cannot possibly obtain. sometimes I say those are great goals, but first you must do this and this. Maybe in the future you will be able to do xxx.
When I shut his goals and thoughts down, it usually backfires on me and I become the bad guy.