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Horizon Family Solutions, LLC
1145 NW Knoxville Blvd.
Bend, Oregon 97701

Phone #: (541) 312-4422
Fax #: (541) 312-4420

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Do you need the answer or solution to a one-time question or problem, such as:

• What kind of aftercare is available once a child completes residential treatment?
• I have chosen a program for my child off the Internet. Who can tell me more about them and where can I get information to make sure I am making a safe choice?
• I need a psychologist who can do some testing on my child. Who can I call?
• My child's school has called me for a conference and I am not sure what I need to do to prepare.
  

Email me your question - add "Advice Needed" in the subject line - dore@dorefrances.com

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A simple answer to a basic question, maybe something about ADHD, or perhaps a more specific answer is needed, or a very detailed answer that may need research and references or even a 15 minute call to answer some questions on the phone.

Make your payment via PayPal and you will receive your answer in a short period of time or I will contact you regarding setting up a phone time.

Oftentimes this can be within the hour.

All answers will be complete and thorough.

"I have been teaching middle school for thirty years and I get asked so many questions by parents all the time that I just do not have the time to research. Also, things change so much I just cannot keep up. I started referring parents to Dore and they have said it has been a great time saver for them in finding out some basic information and getting help on where to go for things like psychological testing. This is a well needed and very inexpensive service!" ~ Jon Aslan, Arizona

"I was feeling very apprehensive about the residential therapy program I choose for my daughter. I needed to know that I had made a safe choice. I asked Dore to help me specifically research this school to make sure they had no complaints against them. Just getting her genuine feedback gave me peace of mind. I have a feeling I will be using her again." ~ Rob Beare, California

I needed to locate an advocate and attorney in my state that would be able to assist me with my son and his IEP. I had been on the Internet and found all kinds of sites but did not know whom I could trust. I gave Dore the specific information and she emailed me a thorough list with names, addresses, contact numbers and their websites. I felt much better knowing these were people who would be able to assist me with my son's specific needs. I have already referred this low cost service to another parent. " ~ Robbi R., Washington

Okay, I admit it. I was freaking out. As a single parent I had a situation going on at home, it was evening time, and I just needed some quick advice. Having a 15 minute call with Dore (she actually gave me 25), was just the shot in the arm I needed to get through the little mini crisis. I think my child and I could have ended up in a big fight had I not had this time out time with Dore. She helped me get calm, centered and really see what was happening. It is great to know she is there if I ever need her again." ~ David B., Bend, Oregon

Dore E. Frances, M.A.
Founder, Horizon Family Solutions, LLC

Keeping up with Teen Fads

Teenagers are infamous for being on the cutting edge of current fads and trends.

The reason why teens are on the lookout for something new and different is almost a given: they are working on their identity. Your teen wants to identify with something that makes him/her feel good about him/her self. When it sticks for a little while, it’s a fad. When it sticks around a longer time, it becomes a trend. Many fads are harmless.

Everyone who owns an IPod and will text friends on their cell phones.

These fads will either fade with new technology or become a trend and stay around awhile. We’ll have to wait and see. Some teen fads are dangerous.

Huffing is one dangerous fad that comes to mind.

While keeping up with teen fads can sometimes be exhausting for parents – especially for parents of preteens who are just getting started – it is a worthwhile endeavor.

Online transparency with regards to one’s personal life has become more and more pervasive over the past few years. With the evolution of the Internet and its capabilities has come the ability to find out almost anything about someone online. There are some specific venues that can be particularly dangerous for teens because of the information some sites allow and encourage them to post about themselves. Parents need to be educated on these sites and on what they offer their users. As a parent, you don’t necessarily have to restrict your teen from using them, but you need to definitely know what they’re used for and who uses them.

Some of the most popular sites teenagers are using today.

• MySpace
• Chat Rooms and Message Boards
• Instant Messaging Clients
• Online Video Gaming
• Facebook
• Photobucket and Flickr

The youth shall inherit the world, and they are getting a head start on it right now. The teenagers of today are no longer the unengaged kids they used to be – they have instead evolved into a strong-minded militia of high-tech creatures, a real force to be reckoned with. The ball is their court today.

At Horizon Family Solutions we honor the obligation and opportunity to every family we see to be aware of the current trends. This includes keeping informed about the current drugs of abuse, recent studies about abusive teen dating, options for treatment and continuing our education so that our experience for you remains extensive. The areas we specialize in are:

• Family Coaching
• Adult Programs
  
• Alternative Sentencing Recommendations
• Residential Program Placement
  
• Student Assessments
• Teen Sexual Behavior Treatment
  

We do not partner with any companies, programs or schools for the benefits of our clients. In this way all options are explored with an unbiased approach.

For more information about the services offered by Horizon Family Solutions, please call 866-833-6911 or visit www.Horizonfamilysolutions.com.