Welcome, Kathy. We're all very sorry that we had to meet under these circumstances, but we are glad to have you and will offer all the help we can.

You may or may not be able to handle Tommy's care by your self, but if you don't have the funds to hire home health care (either from savings, or through insurance) please check with the county government. Most states have programs to provide financial or other forms of assistance for situations just like yours.

I can't tell you who to start with because every state and every county has it's own way of organizing and doing things. As a last resort, ask for the County Administrator and talk with either him/her or his/her AA (Administrative Assistant.)

The key to getting past the fear that grips you now is to get busy with something that helps your situation; and what I just described above is a good way to get started!

Best of luck to you both,

Bart