"I got into the Santa Ana Home a couple of months ago. They tell
me that I have been a good leaders since I got here. I don't know about
that but I do know that I want to do what I can to go home as soon as
possible. So I listen to the staff, do lots of extra chores and keep my
bed and dresser clean. I tell the other guys to do the same thing. I miss
my mom so much that I am always trying to get her rides to come for therapy
sessions at the Santa Ana Home."
Notes from staff: He is earning a level of school credits above what is generally expected and he is earning B's and C's on these credits. He has been drug free as evidenced by clean drug tests and not involved in any other negative behaviors. There was one fight where another youth hit him and John did not retaliate against the other client. He has been open about his background and is working hard change his life. He has aspirations of going to barber school, working as a barber and furthering his education.
