It is nearing 4 and Michael is supposed to use up 10 hours in 2 or 3 sessions but there is only another week available for him to use it in. I cannot imagine they take the kids that late. And I wanted him back before 6 so I can start supper.
I am wondering if they just are not coming. So I am going to call on Monday and tell them to shove the respite. Ok by then I will be in better moods. I will simply say they can give my hours to another family because I need something I can rely on rather than being told oh sometime after lunch and then nobody shows up. I asked specifically for a time and was denied. I was told they would get back to me with a time, and that did not happen. My son was left disappointed because I told him a girlw as going to come and take him to go play...
I called and left a message
I called and left a message with the woman who is supposed to be in charge, rather than the intern... I said how I was not provided a time or anumber to call which I specifically requested. I also fibbed alittle. I said I had toldMichael somebody would be coming to play with him, but added for good measure that he has been waiting by the door all day. I told them I need somebody I can rely on and no longer want services with them since they cannot provide them to any satisfaction... These people are supposed to be trained and are supposed to be not only professional but understanding in common sense issues. I hope she calls back and apologizes on Monday. But no matter what I do not want services anymore. They can stuff it. I have gone this long making due without respite, I will just endure more. Michael starts school in a month and will be gone 4 days a week. I am sure I can handle anything else without Respite...
I would be mad if they show up later tonight. I will slam the door in the girl's face...
Now I KNOW I'm glad I didn't
Now I KNOW I'm glad I didn't get "respite" care when my son was young - sounds like the LAST thing they provide is "respite."
Well Michael was
Well Michael was disappointed, so it's really not a fib to say he was waiting by the door all day. Actually, both you and Michael were waiting around all day for a knock on the door. That is just inexcusable on their part. I would also want to know if they treat everyone that way or if they feel that they can get away with it because you are a younger mom or any other discriminatory factor.
atta girl Holly!!!
atta girl Holly!!!
Yeah, I would be a b*tch
Yeah, I would be a b*tch about it, very nicely and politely. Questions I would have...are they short-staffed, is everyone on vacation? Was someone ill? What was the name of the worker who was supposed to show up? Is there ANYONE else available besides that person who couldn't even be bothered to call? Was there a mix-up? Who is in charge of scheduling? Do they have a supervisor? What is the address I can write to to get to the bottom of this? Who can I call to report this to? What agency funds the respite hours and how can I contact them? Are there any other respite agencies in the area? Can I advertise for and interview candidates, and have the funding agency pay a respite care worker directly? Can someone come over and apologize to my son?
I would be very annoyed, for sure. Right now I am feeling annoyed with my own situation.
Tell ya what Holly, I
Tell ya what Holly, I wouldnt want anybody that irresponsible taking my son
anywhere.