JeanneA Report post Posted March 11, 2012 Hi as most of you are aware my son Glen who is coming up for 18 in April has been in a residential home since May 2011. He has taken a while to settle but now is really progressing very well. I am very pleased with what the staff are doing in encouraging Glen and to helping him become more independent. I've noticed a lot of difference in him on his last 2 home stays in particularly, he is definitely wants to do more for himself, which I let him do. I would like to get other parents views who are in the same position as me, i.e. their youngster is in a residential home, are you happy with the care your son/daughter is getting? I look forward to hearing your experiences. Also as my son is nearly 18 Adult Social services will be taking over the funding, they have visited Glen's care home and are extremely pleased with what they saw and are recommending that Glen stays there at least until his education ends in July 2013. Funding hasn't been guarenteed as yet as it has to go to a 'panel' so I hope an pray that funding will be granted. All professionals involved with Glen are in agreement that Glen should stay where he is, so it is looking promising but I don't want to get my hopes up too soon in case funding is turned down just have to wait and see! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
