tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3882506867316780027.post1665881735767707816..comments2023-06-16T02:45:28.265-07:00Comments on The Final Maze: Walking in CirclesFosterAbbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11431773317761777407noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3882506867316780027.post-9584283650123951182012-04-09T01:08:33.622-07:002012-04-09T01:08:33.622-07:00My kids may have similar issues to Danielle (RAD, ...My kids may have similar issues to Danielle (RAD, bipolar, cerebral dysrhythmia - brain injury, Complex-PTSD, ADHD, borderline personality disorder traits...). We got job assistance from DARS (Dept. of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services - different name in different states I'm sure.). They have job coaches and will assist teens and young adults who qualify in whatever they need to marythemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08205319256573120866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3882506867316780027.post-24335592659899325602012-04-03T08:33:43.308-07:002012-04-03T08:33:43.308-07:00Have you considered applying for Social Security d...Have you considered applying for Social Security disability for mental issues that Danielle has? Parents can apply for disability for children. Both of my nephews are autistic and their parents have received disability for both of them since before either ever even started school. It would give Danielle a means of income if she truly is not able to hold down a job. Another suggestion would beJeannie Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05479142547847072736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3882506867316780027.post-12014934604713923712012-03-28T05:09:54.968-07:002012-03-28T05:09:54.968-07:00I know it is really painful, but it is awesome tha...I know it is really painful, but it is awesome that you are making all these calls for Danielle. KEEP IT UP!!! Eventually something will come through. I am VERY thankful that you can see the importantce of finding some resources now instead of later. She really should be part of a transitional release - so it is awesome that you are doing everything you can to make sure that this happens.<br Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3882506867316780027.post-77911282457849487532012-03-27T15:53:48.052-07:002012-03-27T15:53:48.052-07:00I work in social services and I am always dumbfoun...I work in social services and I am always dumbfounded by the ridiculous labyrinth that people have to walk through to access help. These processes are generally so confusing and frustrating that the people who need to access them the most (like Danielle) could never even begin without someone else doing all the heavy lifting ( at the very least she should qualify for a case manager - or a wait Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com