I learned a long time ago that no one can change another person's behavior, but we can give them the tools, resources, and understanding to change their own behavior. |
I love that kids come into my office just to talk or ask to use my computer. I wake up every morning saying that I'm just so lucky. I love what I do. |
If you look at our ERG towns' Strategic School Profiles, you see we are spending less on out-of-district placements than any other school district in our educational reference group. |
Now I even have grandchildren in the Westbrook schools. |
State mediation [of a proposed educational plan] usually becomes necessary only when there was a breakdown in communications. |
Students have built relationships with these individuals in the schools, so they feel comfortable seeking them out for help and guidance at YFS. Many a parent has called up thanking us for this connection. |
The MFT intern program has resulted in considerable cost savings to the district while at the same time providing excellent services. |
Through the MFT program we started four years ago, we have been able to provide early intervention for students and families in crisis, before mental health issues become a serious problem. |