Threee Springs, "advocates" don't charge the people they are ADVOCATING FOR. That's not how it works. When "Advocates" do a good enough job, prove themselves to be reputable and professional, then people will donate to them. OR there are funds available for research if the CAUSE is worthwhile.
This FICA thing just has a Sue Sheff-ie ring to it. Look at the PURE website and the BIG "NO CHARGE TO PARENTS"...
Everyone knows Sue Scheff makes lots of money, because she is paid by the programs to which she refers the parents and their children.
SO THERE IS A BIG CHARGE TO THE PARENTS, and it is a lot more than just money.
This FICA deal just feels like another scheme to grab money away from desperate, confused parents.
It doesn't matter how much is being charged, or how the fees are calculated. It is simply wrong.
If FICA truly feels they know a program is abusive, or has some problems that any parent should be aware of: THEY SHOULD NOT CHARGE FOR THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
What happens to the parents who can't afford to pay FICA? Do their kids just get enrolled into abusive programs because their parents lack the funds for a FEE-PAID investigation?
This stinks!