tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1595859314129335086.post6166963558989326064..comments2023-05-26T07:27:18.007-07:00Comments on What Now?: PatientLulu McCabehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002084871872201948noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1595859314129335086.post-74935954077233447922012-01-08T17:57:59.087-08:002012-01-08T17:57:59.087-08:00liSounds like you might be through the holiday sto...liSounds like you might be through the holiday storm and moving forward again (even if your post was a bit about how linear movement isn't neccessarily the goal - I did get that point, really I did.)<br />I've been thinking about you guys and am happy to read an update.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1595859314129335086.post-74617311890315267782012-01-08T17:57:30.212-08:002012-01-08T17:57:30.212-08:00Sounds like you might be through the holiday storm...Sounds like you might be through the holiday storm and moving forward again (even if your post was a bit about how linear movement isn't neccessarily the goal - I did get that point, really I did.)<br />I've been thinking about you guys and am happy to read an update.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1595859314129335086.post-56598858157683968282012-01-06T18:38:56.971-08:002012-01-06T18:38:56.971-08:00This description of supports and stages reminds me...This description of supports and stages reminds me of something I was just reading about Roca, a youth outreach organization in a community near where I work. Their target population is high risk teens (many of whom are on the streets, gang-involved, etc) and they have had really remarkable results with a model they call transformational relationships -- youth workers who connect with each teen and keep meeting with them where they are and gradually draw them into programming. They have a transitional employment program and their description of the behavioral challenges these teens have that impair their ability to work...they say on average it takes about 1.5-2 years in the transitional program but most of the kids do develop the reliability they need to move into regular employment. http://rocainc.org/services_programs.php It is always interesting to me to see how a problem or population that some people would say is just too difficult or a lost cause, other people can figure out what's needed and where to start. Even if it takes a long time to get all the threads untangled and tell that you're making any progress.<br /><br />Haven't commented before but have really learned a lot from reading your blog.<br /><br />DebDebnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1595859314129335086.post-55665230114923042682012-01-06T18:04:39.914-08:002012-01-06T18:04:39.914-08:00i just found your blog and think you write wonderf...i just found your blog and think you write wonderfully. And, that you are one heck of a mom. Thanks so much for sharing:-)Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15266447072303785553noreply@blogger.com