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....
Precious, adorable, nothing sweeter!!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe they all fell asleep at the same time! That would tempt me to drive around a little longer than I should!
ReplyDeleteLove it! How nice they all fell asleep at the same time. Kayla rarely falls asleep in the car anymore, and when she does it doesn't last but a few min!
ReplyDeletewow now you did a great job there to find all 3 asleep and take a picture
ReplyDeleteAhh bliss - so peaceful when they fall asleep in the car!!
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