NOVEMBER 2010
Our first young woman is now in Miss Beverly's House. She is 18, almost 19, and has been in foster care for about 8 years, in different types of homes....mostly of the group-type. I spent the first afternoon and evening with her last night. She is a senior in high school and would like to go to college and become a child lawyer.
How can we help this young woman move toward independence and less dependence on the system? This is key. Important goals for her:
1. graduate from high school
2. stay out of trouble
3. stay purposeful and focused; keep her busy and engaged
4. be her friend and encourager
5. help her secure a weekend job to supplement her small monthly stipend from DHS - she has little left after her board payment (rent/utilities) is deducted.
Although we have room for 4 young women (2 to a bedroom), we will probably take only one more and stick w/ that for a while....maybe the first 6 months. Baby steps.
Cheers to all,
GibAnn
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