Larry, a 16 year old boy, came to Porter-Leath's Runaway Homeless
Youth program in January as a walk-in. He was transported to the agency by an
elderly gentleman who reported that the youth had been living with his daughter
for years, however she was no longer able to care for him due to substance
abuse issues. The gentleman reported that he was the primary caregiver as the
youth's birth mother was deceased and no other birth family members were
willing to accept the caregiver role for the youngster. The older gentleman
expressed that the youth displays defiant behaviors which consists of overwhelming profanity usage, truancy, and negative peer associations which makes it difficult to care
for him.
While at Porter-Leath's Sarah's Place, Larry received meals, shelter, clothing,
supervised computer and telephone privileges, individual counseling, along with
outdoor recreational activities. Larry’s case management and therapy progress
has allowed him to enter a foster home, where he continues to mature and thrive
in a stable home.