In this conversation, Arthur Hairston shares his journey in the behavioral health field, focusing on group homes and the challenges faced in providing care for at-risk Autistic youth. He discusses the complexities of Medicaid, the importance of family involvement in business, and the dynamics of running a group home. The conversation also touches on the challenges of educational rights for children in care, navigating parental rights, and the significance of staff retention in providing quality care. Arthur emphasizes the need for community services and plans to expand their impact. Watch the video of this conversation here! https://youtu.be/qji4Aign8_M   Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop) BACB: 1.5 LearningIBAO:  1.5 LearningQABA: 1.5 General We also offer certificates of attendance! Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behaviourspeak/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/benreiman.bsky.social.bsky.social LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/behaviourspeak/ Contact: Arthur Hairston Strive Youth and Family Services https://striveyfs.org/ Arthur on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthurhairston/ Links: Dr, Shane Spiker https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-t-spiker-phd-bcba-d-5bb34b50/ Dr. Nandi Nelson https://www.linkedin.com/in/nandi-nelson-phd-lcsw-bcba-d-a5a31b11a/ Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes on Related Topics Episode  20 Consulting in Group Homes Using ACT with Monica Peters  https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-20-consulting-in-group-homes-using-act-with-monica-peters-mads-bcba/ Episode 40  Applications of Behavior Science to Foster Care, Runways The Homless and Bullying with Dr. Kim Crosalnd https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-40-applications-of-behaviour-science-to-foster-care-runaways-the-homeless-and-bullying-with-kimberly-crosland-phd-bcba-d/ Episode 48: Group Homes For People with Intellectual Disabilities with Dr. Christine Bigby https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-48-group-homes-for-people-with-intellectual-disabilities-with-christine-bigby-msw-phd/