General Discussion

Before working at the mental health clinic, I was the director at a non-profit in another county, that had three programs. One dealt with issues in families where there was child neglect or abuse. It was not perfect, of course, but it actually did a lot of good. About a year after I left, the funding ran out. I remember there used to be a commercial about automobile upkeep, where the guy said, "You can pay me now, or pay later."

As adults, all four of my children have worked in human services in surrounding counties. In my opinion, the increasing number of cases and the difficulties they deal with are rooted in the failure to have invested adequately back in my day. And we are paying a heavy price now.