I feel like we are on a roller coaster at our house.  The status of Older Boy is somewhat in the air.  We received news today that it could be up to six months before a placement is found where he could get the help he needs.

What are the options in the meantime?  As of now Older Boy is going to stay with me. 

We are going to make a request at our next court appearance that the boys be allowed to be separated if needed.  This may or may not go through.  This step is crucial in the event that the violence would escalate beyond what it currently is or should Older Boy become a threat to others.  It would allow Younger Boy to stay in my home in the event an emergency placement had to be found for Older Boy.  The way it is court-ordered now is that if Older Boy has to go so does Younger Boy.

We will continue to work with the services we have in place and have an evaluation made at a psychiatric facility.  It does have a waiting list, but our paperwork is completed and we are on the list.

We are now in the process of review for DD services and also for movement to a BD home.  These are separate things.

There are mixed opinions on whether or not he will be considered for a BD home.  There is a consensus on whether or not he could actually do a BD program with his understanding of language.  It is pretty much a no all around, but it is a step in the process that needs to be done.

His best hope for help within the system is to be in a DD home with a BD component.  He could have these services for life.  It is super complicated.

Pray specifically for the following things:

Pray Older Boy's current IQ test is recent enough for the DD evaluation.  He is VERY CLOSE to being above the line for DD services which he desparately needs.

Pray for timeliness in the process.  Pray doors will be opened and it is looked at as a child, not a case.

Pray for peace and de-escalating behaviors at home during this waiting period.