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I will be moving from upstate New York to either South Carolina or North Carolina and have an adult child with special needs. Does anyone have experience navigating the services that are available? Ideally, I would like to find supported housing and either a day program or sheltered employment for my daughter (26). Are the services available in one state better than the other? I have really been leaning towards Charleston, but I am open to other areas on the coast. I don't have to worry about finding a job as I am lucky enough to be able to keep the same job. Besides the services for my daughter, the other things important to me are to be near the water, to be able to find an affordable rental that will accept two 35-45 lb very well behaved dogs and two cats, friendly neighbors, and preferably woods nearby for long walks. I currently volunteer with a dog rescue group and would love to do something similar or possibly do pet therapy work (one of my pups is a certified therapy dog). My son will also be coming and would need to find a job in the automotive sales area. Too tall of an order to get all of this in one place?
One additional important item is horse stables nearby
Last edited by kkimmy2006; 09-30-2013 at 08:37 PM..
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@912 - I can't handle the New York winters anymore. I need to move someplace warmer. Although my daughter receives case coordination up here, she is on a waiting list of programs, supported living, etc. She had previously been in these programs, but because of bad decisions, lost her spots. Now we have to wait for her to get to back in again.
@ Rorytmeadows - thanks for the information. I will check them out
I would like to be down there in 2 years (when I retire). I know these things take time so I'm looking into services now. All the best to you and will keep you posted. Thanks.
Thanks mrsdg. I am hoping to move in 2014 - probably during the summer. Just so you know, at least in South Carolina, you have to already live in the area prior to going through the qualification process. I spoke to a very nice woman with the Disability Board in Charleston and she gave me quite a bit of helpful information. I also received the names of some groups in NC that I still need to check into. So it does appear that there will be a good sized waiting period once you moved before your son would receive services (if he qualified). That is the scariest part.
wow thanks for sharing....good luck and keep in touch!
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