tracie... In case you did not figure it out, kathy jo is an adult with cp.
She has been wanting to move out of her parents home for a long time.
~Tamar Mag Raine
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Oakland Mayor's Commission on People with disabilities
> [Original Message]
> From: Tracie Christianson <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: 2/13/2005 11:29:06 PM
> Subject: Re: Moving Out
>
> Kathy,
> Yes, I use REM for the nursing services my son receives. Where do you
live? I live in Princeton, MN. I guess I don't really know what your issues
are concerning your special child. But I do know from experience that
having a child that requires special care is hard enough not to mention
having to live with your parents on top of it, I've been there. .
>
> When dealing with the politics of case workers and writing up plans or as
I like to call it "jumping through the hoops", I feel like I've been
through more than anyone should ever have to even know about. So please
don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions or maybe need some
advise.
>
> Tracie
> (Mom of Saje Cloud who is 6 yrs. with CP. epilepsy, microcephaly, G-J
tube fed, and is a VNS success story!)
> Kathy Jo Pink <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> I am thinking seriously about moving out. Currently, I am living with my
> parents. Has anybody heard of REM, or The Mentor Network? They
> provideSupportive Employment , Dayservice, and specially Services. I have
> been talking with them since December. The problem is in January, I agreed
> to a contract with my caseworker for this year. (Although , the contract
> is not signed yet. I feel obligated to finish up this year with my current
> plan. Because my caseworker has spent quite a bit of time setting up my
> current plan.) I plan to tell my caseworker in June or later. I had a
> meeting all set down for last Tuesday, but, I decided it was too
> early. Yes, I have talked this over with my parents. They said they would
> help me move tomorrow and they also would want foster Children to take
over
> my bedroom and basement. I would probably live with up to three other
> roommates . (to help with costs.
>
>
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