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....
I think this shot is perfect!! Who needs fake smiles when you have the real thing?!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is a fantastic family photo!!
ReplyDeleteI love the picture! If you can clip & paste Ryan in there you would have the Christmas picture for this year.
ReplyDeleteNow that's a FUN family photo! ;)
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I agree with all the other posts! They took the words right out of my mouth.
ReplyDeleteOkay - even my husband criticized me - he said it's too good of a photo to take it to the cloud. And I must give my mom props for seizing the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteLove it! Yeah, I agree with Elizabeth, photoshop your husband in there and it's the perfect family pic.
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