We meet the third Wednesday of each month.

Join fellow professionals for great food, great conversation and networking opportunities. Be sure to bring business cards, fliers or brochures.

Typically the cost is around $10 and no reservations are required.

Contact Bridget Taormina for questions at 626-728-1008 or britaorminama@earthlink.net

We meet at the Golden Dragon Restaurant, 411 E. Huntington Dr., Arcadia, CA 91066.

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Be prepared from the beginning that stepfamilies do not function the same as intact, nuclear families. There can be a lot of adjustments to work through, both practical and emotional.

Out-of-home placements are usually considered when a child or teen has seen an outpatient therapist for a long time without sufficient change; has been tried on numerous medications with little improvement; has been hospitalized one or more times due to a suicide attempt or danger to others; has been failing in school; has been abusing drugs and/or alcohol in efforts to self-medicate; can no longer be managed safely at home, or similar challenging situations. This article is a basic primer on the types of placements available.