Last August, we moved Ben into an alternative family living (AFL) placement, about 90 minutes from our home in Charlotte. It was a three-bedroom house and Ben was given the largest bedroom with its own bathroom. A typical AFL in North Carolina operates like this: a person with disabilities, the client, moves in with another family, couple or an individual. The client lives in the family’s home and the family receives payment in return for housing, feeding and caring for the client. Ben’s AFL was unusual: A couple with extensive caregiving experience wanted to run a three-bed group home but needed to apply for the license through the state. They were willing to take Ben as the first resident in a house, separate from the one they lived in. The plan, according to the couple, was to get approval for the group home within a couple of months. We ordered Ben a double bed, headboard, 54-inch television, new sheets, towels and blankets. Friends helped us move him in....
How fun! I bet working in the pool is so good for Ben.
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I bet he loves it. Noah receives pool therapy and he loves it!
ReplyDeleteIs he enjoying the swimming? Ashlea LOVES swimming.
ReplyDeleteBen LOVES the swimming and he is learning so much more from an instructor than us. The instructor already has him holding onto the sides without any help, support or flotation device.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! How wonderful that the local Y is working with him so well! What a blessing.
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