Child Psychologist - Page 2

[Polliwog]

I just got back (ten minutes ago) from a DSS training on a similar topic. Once I get my kids settled I'll start a new thread.

[Sierra]

Originally Posted by kalkiwendy

Although I still don't think I'd have done things differently, I have found that if we had allowed her to remain a foster placement instead of pursuing guardianship (and then later, adoption) she'd have been better off in some ways. So frustrating that the option that gives her permanency is what also causes her to lose support that she needs.

Does she receive adoption support?

The adoption support office has never been in touch with us since ds' adoption was finalized, but I got in touch with them a couple of times. I also learned, amazingly enough, that in the county we adopted from, adoption support will do direct pay for all pyschological therapy services they pre-approve, and that this is separate from the monthly adoption support they provide. They also know of many post-adoption resources in the county and can help get folks hooked up.

[pumpkingirl71]

Originally Posted by Sierra

We found a therapist for dfd before she turned two at The Trauma Center in Boston, MA.

I would love to know more about this organization. We currently use Children's Charter in Waltham. They rely very heavily on Daniel Hughes.

[lauren]

Sierra could speak more about it but they use the ARC model which is different in some ways from Dan Hughes but very consistent with it. ARC stands for attachment, (self) regulation and competency. After a thorough assessment, they utilize both an individual and family model to work toward all three areas, focusing on the one(s) that need the most attention.

http://www.traumacenter.org/clients/clients_landing.php

[AndVeeGeeMakes3]

Originally Posted by Sierra

Does she receive adoption support?

ZERO, ZIP, ZILCH . . . and we've pursued it. It's pretty incredible, actually.

[hockeywoman]

Originally Posted by Sierra

I also learned, amazingly enough, that in the county we adopted from, adoption support will do direct pay for all pyschological therapy services they pre-approve, and that this is separate from the monthly adoption support they provide. They also know of many post-adoption resources in the county and can help get folks hooked up.

Yep. We have the same agreement with our county, though we have great providers that accept Medicaid as long as there is a referral from the county.

[Polliwog]

Originally Posted by BethNC

I just got back (ten minutes ago) from a DSS training on a similar topic. Once I get my kids settled I'll start a new thread.

I'll get to it, I promise.