#120 - Families in Crisis: Lack of Supports and Nowhere to Go

A family was in crisis.  Windows were getting kicked out of moving vehicles. Injuries were mounting on both parent and child. There were dislocated shoulders, eye damage from head butts, and teeth being knocked out from head banging. All experts said treatment was needed ASAP. The problem? There was no where to go. 

About the Guest

Vance & Kristy Goforth live in East Tennessee with their five children Joshua, Reagan, Emma, Camden and Anna Claire.  A graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Vance is employed at a local power utility in the substation and metering department.  Vance & Kristy started a advocacy page and support group in 2018 on Facebook; A Voice for Joshua, after facing years of challenges trying to get treatment for their son Joshua’s behavioral disorder.  Vance is also a volunteer advocacy ambassador through Autism Speaks for the 3rd congressional district in Tennessee.  He also serves on the leadership council for the National Council for Severe Autism.

Links to Mentioned Content

• A Voice for Joshua Facebook Page

• Family Voices

• National Council on Severe Autism

• HHS

This show is part of 12 episodes making up the Complicated Behaviors Series in Season 4.