We have an appointment for an evaluation of Older Boy at the psychiatric day program on Thursday afternoon.  The appointment is anywhere from 1-1/2 hours to 3 hours depending how cooperative the person being interviewed is.

After much discussion yesterday we are going to try it.  If it doesn't work it is one more thing we can say we have already tired and if it does, great.

It is an intensive therapy program from 9 - 3 on weekdays.  He would go to daycare both before and after.  There is no academic component so he would need to stay caught up on school.  I have no idea how we could do that, but we'll give it a go.  They can also make further referrals from this program.

The incidents of the last few days can't be entered into court on Wednesday in written form.  They can be discussed during the "further information" portion of the case.  The information would have needed to be filed in writing more than five days before the hearing.  It is a bit of a setback, but the belief is there is enough additional evidence to warrant a behavioral home.

The judge could court order a group home on Wednesday.  It is possible, but unlikely.  It is just going to be up in the air for a while.

Pray for wisdom, patience, and the ability to speak effectively in court on Wednesday.