Problem:
David (age 13) lives with his foster father, Mr. Knox, in a small apartment in a busy, low-income, urban neighborhood. Prior to moving in with Mr. Knox, David lived in various group home facilities for children who are severely emotionally disturbed. Although David is considered "SED," he was well behaved during our interview, attentive to questions, and articulate. Mr. Knox had established a clear behavior management system with strict rules and logical consequences for both negative and positive behaviors (similar to systems that David knew from his experiences living in group homes). Mr. Knox also communicated that he wants David to express himself creatively within his home. When David moved in, they spent time together building a loft for David's bedroom so he could have a "hangout area." Mr. Knox and David also painted his bedroom in ways that David wanted. David feels that his room is "really cool." When asked who he considers part of his family, David identified Mr. Knox, his biological mother (who he sees weekly), and biological sister (who he also sees weekly). Questions: 1. What are the positive aspects of David's experience in out-of-home care? 2. What are your concerns? Need Assignment Help?