On a chilly day in December of 1996, a miracle happened. On that cold December day, Brett Fein, the third of four children born to me, Joseph Fein and my wife, came into the world. He was early. Very early.
Residential Placement for Emotionally Disturbed Children
The Law Offices of Joseph M. Fein provides dedicated legal advocacy to emotionally disturbed children and their families. Many children with emotional disabilities cannot be properly educated in a general public school setting and cannot learn in the typical 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. school day format. In fact, many need to have their educational needs addressed 24/7.
Residential placement provides emotionally disturbed children with an environment that is specifically tailored to their unique educational needs. To find out more, contact our law offices today.
Emotionally Disturbed Children
A child with an emotional disturbance can have difficulties learning in a public school setting — especially when a school applies a one-size-fits-all approach to education. While educating an emotionally disturbed child may be easier in younger years, many tend to resist traditional classroom training as they grow older.
A child with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), depression or other conditions can be diagnosed as emotionally disturbed. If your child has an emotional disability, our firm can help you fully explore all available educational options.
Residential Placement
Residential placement facilities are designed to address the specific needs of kids with emotional disturbances. Typically, residential placement involves:
- A high teacher to student ratio
- Psychotherapy
- Individual and group counseling
- 24/7 care and supervision
- Education tailored to the individual student's abilities
Residential placement facilities aim to foster the physical, emotional and educational wellbeing of children and create a safe environment. When a child is in a setting where everyone is having difficulties, he or she is more likely to work toward self-improvement. Suddenly, a child is surrounded by peers facing similar issues — and not the only one having problems in school.
The School's Responsibility
It is the responsibility of the Board of Education and the Department of Education to properly educate all students, including those with emotional disabilities. If a student's educational needs can be properly addressed in residential placement, the school must provide that option.
At the Law Offices of Joseph M. Fein, we are fully committed to helping your child receive the best education possible. If residential placement is a viable option for your child, we will help you pursue this life-changing educational opportunity.
Contact Attorney Joseph M. Fein
For more information about residential placement options, please contact our Hewlett, or New York City offices. Call, fax or e-mail us to schedule your initial consultation with a dedicated lawyer. We can arrange evening and weekend appointments. There are residential placement facilities in Upstate New York, and throughout the U.S.
