• When you're caught up in a difficult or crisis situation, it's hard to see things objectively and make significant decisions. You need to come up with the best individualized plan for your child's unique needs.

• As a parent, I have walked in your shoes. I have adopted children, been a foster parent, helped children deal with learning disabilities, had a child struggle after high school, and experienced the anxiety of giving my child the opportunity to attend a therapeutic program.

• As a teacher, I have worked with learning disabilities, emotionally fragile, school avoidant and at risk youth as well as gifted students.

• As an educational consultant, I do what you don't have the time to do:
  travel on a regular basis in order to thoroughly research and assess available options. There is no substitute for first hand knowledge.

• As a professional, I develop relationships only with programs, schools and interventions of integrity. Additionally, my affiliation with professional organizations allows me access to nation-wide networks of collective knowledge.

I can empathetically help families identify and explore the most suitable options based on their unique needs.

Note: I do not solicit or accept any fees, compensation or commission from any camp, agency, program, institution or school. My client is you and your child. I strictly adhere to the Independent Educational Consultants Association Principles of Good Practice.

"I was at my wits end when I found you. My son was out of control and headed down a self-destructive path. You were so kind, empathetic and nonjudgmental that I instantly felt hope for my child. The choices you provided for my son were exactly what he needed. It was a hard decision, but I'm so glad I decided to send him to a school that was out of state. He is not the same person today! He is home, attending school and back on a healthy path. Thank you!!"
J.D.

"Our daughter is graduating from college today because of you. She was floundering in our local school - frustrated, depressed and skipping classes. You found another school situation that could adequately address her learning disabilities and she has soared ever since! Thank-you!"
J.L.

"We just wanted to thank you for all of your help when we were struggling to find the right place for our child. {School name} turned out to be a great fit. She's made incredible progress and will graduate next week. We are so grateful for all your help and caring."
S.M.

At Risk Alternatives, LLC
Linda D. Cain, MS.Ed, Educational & Therapeutic Consultant
Specializing in Academic, Therapeutic, Adoption and Addiction Issues
Boulder, Colorado
720-299-8844   fax 303-444-8579   LindaDCain@yahoo.com
Serving clientele worldwide

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