Group Homes: Can My Experience Help You?
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Chantai Snellgrove 
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How much can you do from the grave?
In today’s podcast, I’m speaking with Louis Burman who has a son with multiple disabilities and requires full-time supervision. Four years ago, on the advice of medical and legal professionals, he decided to venture into the “Group Home” world.
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As Louis asks and says…
How much can you do from the grave?
Biggest Takeaways You Don’t Want to Miss:
- There’s always a different way
- First “home away from home” (interesting obstacles)
- Buying yourself some more “lifetime.”
- An action to take to benefit your child throughout their life.
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Check out these podcast highlights:
- The squeaky wheel gets the grease [4:23]
- A light bulb moment [8:58]
- Proprietors/Owners impact on your child [12:01]
- An example of a great provider. [14:20]
- Nothing lasts forever, but how he prepares [16:02-16:55]
- The greatest thing you can do for your child in his opinion [18:07]
QUESTIONS TO ASK?? When selecting a Group Home for your child?
Links mentioned in this episode:
• How I did it evaluate and select a group home?
• A Special Need Planning Timeline: 9 Steps to a Sound Family Plan
• “Instruction Manual” for Your Child with Special Needs
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