Eduplanners provides the expertise needed to help guide families through all available options when deciding upon the appropriateness of an Out of Home Placement.

Signs that indicate a child's needs are not being met within the family or by the local resources might include:

Child continues to sabotage their life	Ongoing truancy
Break down in relationships	Adoption/Divorce/Family Issues
Mental Illness	Alcohol and drug use
Significant Educational needs	Asperger's Syndrome
NLVD/LD	ADD/ADHD/ODD
Lack of Motivation

It can be a heart-wrenching experience when parents come to the realization that their child's needs may be more appropriately addressed outside the traditional family unit. When considering the option, it is vital that parents attend to their own issues in regard to the personal impact of this decision. These issues might include a fear of losing their child's trust and love, denial, guilt, outside criticism, and/or financial concerns.

Signs that the parents are ready to explore Out of Home options include:

Local resources have been exhausted	Inability to affect change
Erosion of family relationships	Need for distance from peer influence
Family is tired of walking on egg shells

At Eduplanners, we know the collateral damage that can occur when a single family member is struggling. By engaging the family unit as a whole in the process, we believe we are providing real stimulus for change. And when "action replaces fear," "hope replaces helplessness."

We value the opportunity to be that source of hope.