Monthly Archives: May 2007

Kitchen Scrap Garden

Instead of throwing away some of those kitchen scraps, use them to start a garden! Kitchen scrap garden: Root vegetables-carrots, beets, potatoes, turnips, onions (yellow, red, and white) Leaf vegetables-lettuce, cabbage Stalk vegetables-celery, green onions (scallions) Seeds and pits from … Continue reading

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Staff From Other Countries-part 2

Staff From Other Countries-part 1  It may be frustrating to deal with group home staff that may have some problems with the language. Taking the time to adjust training may be worth it for the following reasons: Staff loyalty Group … Continue reading

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Drivers Licenses for Residents

Most residents will not be able to get a drivers license. It doesn’t keep them from wanting one. Three types of group home residents are most likely to want a driver’s license: Teen group home residents-their peers talk of drivers … Continue reading

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