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Lon of Strugglingteens.com is in it for the money
Lee Ann:
Hi everyone,
I am really sticking my neck out on the chopping block here. I just wanted everyone to know that there are some folks, such as myself, that are NOT in it for the money.
I have worked in several different program environments and have seen the devastation the wrong program can cause kids. I have also witnessed families that are being taken advantage of both financially and emotionally. On the other hand, I have seen kids that have grown tremendously with the help of loving parents and a good solid program that is able to address that teens individual issues. I do not suggest the same program for every kid. Each teen is an individual with their own special set of challenges.
Trust me, Teens At Risk Referral Services is NOT in it for the money. I only charge $800.00 for the entire length of stay regardless of the program. That fee includes monthly contact with the program, reports to the family, and we VISIT the teen at the program often. I'm sure right now there are many of you going "yeah, right!" But yes, right. I don't know of ANY other Ed. Consultant or referral source that actually takes the time to MAKE SURE the program they have suggested is RIGHT for the kid and the family.
OK, so why just Utah programs? Because that is what we, at TARRS, know. I have either worked with the owners/operators of the programs or have visited often enough to thoroughly understand each program. Just an FYI I DO NOT refer to ANY WWASP programs. In my opinion~~ They are just CREEPY. I have actually called to drop by and check them out for myself, and they told me they do not allow visitors. What is that all about??? Truely makes you wonder what is going on behind those barred doors. There are a couple of other programs I WILL NOT refer to. Just because they are in Utah does not give them the green light in my eyes.
So anyway guys, I feel my heart is in the right place. I AM concerned about the kids. I don't want to see any teen at a program if they really don't need one. So many other options first.
Go ahead, chew me up and spit me out.
http://www.teensatrisk.net
Lee Ann
Anonymous:
Okay, since you asked for it -- Please list all the programs you have worked for in the past 10 years or so and what your "job title and duties" were. Second, $800.00 bucks per kid is still a chunk of change regardless of what others charge. Obviously this is a higly competitive business and there are only so many "heads" to fill those empty beds.
:flame:
Janet:
Lee Ann,
You sound like a caring individual. However, I am an old lady who raised three adopted children. I learned a lot that neither my husband or I received from our teacher training. All three of my children gave us trouble, but because teachers are not overpaid we did not have the funds for even the cheapest program.
First of all, parents need to understand that adolescents are going to test the boundaries that includes experimenting with alcohol, sexual activity, (unfortunately), belligerence, and family values. Very few teenagers do all of the above. But they need to do it to break the very strong bonds with their parents so that they can go out into the community as functioning adults.
As a parent it is your job to observe, try to maintain control with adult compromises, and to be there when they fail. You do not send them away where you have no private contact with them and do not see them regularly. That is not being a loving, concerned, conscientious parent.
If your child has a serious, diagnosed mental condition like Bipolar/Manic-depressive illness, Clinical Depression, Schizophrenia, etc., you seek the help of more than one psychiatrist, and if the psychiatrists feel the child should be hospitalized, you find the closest hospital so you could visit the child at a moments notice.
Therefore, if you live in Texas or California, you do not send them to Utah no matter how well they license these schools. And besides, if they are so great at monitoring these "schools", how come the WWASP school has existed for so long? Robert Litchfield started Provo Canyon and sold it before opening Cross Creek Manor. Cross Creek is the WWASP flagship school and I would not recommend it. Why isn't Utah doing more to make the school more humane?
Anonymous:
Lee Ann Wrote: "Just because they are in Utah does not give them the green light in my eyes."
Of course being in Utah doesn't give them the green light, Utah = RED LIGHT!! Utah has probably had more abusive programs than any other state.
P.S. it looks like you were just plugin you for profit biz
Carey:
Lee Ann you said "you are NOT in it for the money." Well then, would you be doing it for free? Would you be placing kids in programs if there were zero dollars in it for you? I hardly think so.
I am not going to say anything negative about you personally because I do not know you personally. However, the fact that your site states that you can have children placed in a program within 48 to 72 hours tells me right away that you are part of the problem. How on earth in 48 to 72 hours can you determine what a child needs as far as placement and what school would best suit that child. You also say that this 48 to 72 hours can be held up depending on financing and transportation. RED FLAG...RED FLAG...what else do I need to say.
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