Department of Rehabilitation - Josephine

I mentioned earlier that we were directed toward the Department of Rehabilitation in Elgin, a department of the Department of Human Services. They are funded a little differently and offered us resources that would otherwise not be available to us for Sharon.

Josephine is the caseworker whom we met with. OH MY GOSH...loved Josephine! Josephine related really well with Sharon and helped us to be really open and honest with the options (or non-options) available to us. She steered us where we could be steered and meeting with her and gaining resources from her were SO HELPFUL!

Because of Josephine's direction, Sharon was eligible to attempt job coaching and job placement through Pioneer Center in McHenry County. Without her department's funds, Sharon would have to find a job on her own abilities and compete with "the average citizen." A big WHEW!

I have to look at my notes to see what exactly we covered that day, but I just really encourage you to explore this department if your state has the option. They have been a lifesaver and, hopefully, Sharon will be employed soon (HOPE!).