Pros And Cons Of Working In A Group Home

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On this date worker transported Ms. Henry from Pine Place to Community Options, for the purpose of linking her with Mental Health Services. Present at the meeting was director, Jimmy, Tri-County caseworker, Holly Brown, guardian/ex sister-in-law, Misty Henry, DHR social worker, Jamie Gaines, and Ms. Brooke Henry.
At the meeting, Ms. Henry signed paper work necessary for her placement in a group home. Jimmy and Holly talked about possible roommates and homes that had availabilities. Misty Henry stated she is extremely sick and not able to travel from Cullman to Jasper for future meeting. Jimmy stated the next meeting could be conference call.
After meeting, Ms. Henry and worker went to KFC and had lunch. KFC is Ms. Henry’s favorite place

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