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Despite what is going on in my son's life (even though on the surface he appears to be maintaining and doing well) I am moving away from that problem for awhile because things are at a standstill and I have no power over the situation anyway.
In the meantime - my advocacy "stuff" is moving along. Besides the packet and programs I created, I am working in other areas. One thing is I actually got the communications/relations director of our "local" adolescent drug treatment center to meet with our high school principal. It really wasn't my intention to do so but that's okay. All I did was suggest that this treatment center offer early intervention programs (on campus screening) to students who get caught using drugs. I knew that the schools cannot afford to pay for the outreach services so I suggested some ways to fund them. I was thinking - far future. This guy actually took the bull by the horns and said that they would be willing to use our local school as a pilot program - meaning free. In the meantime, I talked to the director today and offered to help with one of my fundraising ideas. He gave it the okay. I can't say I came up with this on my own and i have no idea if this is even doable but it can't hurt to try. So....... here I go!
In the meantime - my advocacy "stuff" is moving along. Besides the packet and programs I created, I am working in other areas. One thing is I actually got the communications/relations director of our "local" adolescent drug treatment center to meet with our high school principal. It really wasn't my intention to do so but that's okay. All I did was suggest that this treatment center offer early intervention programs (on campus screening) to students who get caught using drugs. I knew that the schools cannot afford to pay for the outreach services so I suggested some ways to fund them. I was thinking - far future. This guy actually took the bull by the horns and said that they would be willing to use our local school as a pilot program - meaning free. In the meantime, I talked to the director today and offered to help with one of my fundraising ideas. He gave it the okay. I can't say I came up with this on my own and i have no idea if this is even doable but it can't hurt to try. So....... here I go!
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Great for you! looks like you\'ve really provided the impetus to get things in motion. Maybe the principal can talk to the jr high principal who seems so slow to get it.
At any rate, your progress is great to hear.
Actually it is the high school principal that doesn\'t \"get it\". I cannot believe he agreed (especially knowing I\'m behind it). The MS Principal has been very, very supportive.
What you are doing is admirable. Best of luck to you.
I\'m feeling the \"pain\" of having T. going through this again! Just wanted you to know that I\'m with you on this. Great news about about your advocacy information!!! Starting to get the message to middle school kids and parents (especially) is great! Continued good luck in this! Hope your days are going easier! Hugs, D.
A little distance may give you a needed \"mental health\" break! TAKE CARE
Ditto with penpal! You are doing what you can, and that\'s all you need to do. Hope things will turn around with T. He\'s still so young and impressionable. You\'ve got so much on your plate now. Remember to keep YOUR goals and plans going ok? Hugs!