Leana has made tremendous progress with the help of Sue Arneson, Tanya Holter and Peg Guhn.

It has helped to have the home visits each week, because if a problem comes up, we are able to deal with it right away, and learn how we, as parents, can effectively handle the situation and where we need to improve in our assessment of situations, and the resolving of it. Sue has helped immensely with this.

Peg has helped all of us learn to communicate effectively with each other, and how to pick up on behaviors that are of concern. It is a great support system that really helps.

I think the group home really helped. The staff are wonderful people that truly put the kids and their problems first. I think this is important for the kids because sometimes I know that they can become secondary when parents are dealing with the stress of every day life.

Tonya was really great at getting the services and help we all needed coordinated, and at making sure the transition from the group home to home went smoothly.

I have to say a great big Thank you to everyone that helped us. The support and encouragement has been a really big help and is so important to kids and parents both.

Keep up the good work. You all really helped us and we truly appreciate it.

YDI has helped me by being able to tell others how I feel inside. Recently I have had the most fun with my FSA worker. I have been very grateful for the time we have spent together, and still will spend. We have lots of fun together by doing fun things like: folfing, swimming, fishing, movies, go cart racing, games and just hanging out.

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I wish I had a mom like you. Your sons and daughters are lucky. I thought that you treated me like a mom would. My opinion. Sorry if you were offended, hope you grow proud of your kids. Peace out.

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Hey, Myles, I was just going to tell you why I have changed. It was cause of you. You are probably wondering why it was you. Because I looked up to you as a counselor, friend, and someone I would like to be some day. I’m just saying you are a great person, and that every kid that knows you should respect you as a counselor, and I hope as a friend. I really do want to be like you, so relaxed, respectful honest, funny and wise. Hope you don’t mind if I keep in contact with you.

Your young pupil.