[Grady Clay]

Well, yesterday was exhausting - 12+ hours, 200+ miles. Took NV to breakfast, 2-hours at Denny’s. Too much coffee (2 cups) but learned a lot. Then off to Department of Human Services, another two hours but got him signed up for food stamps ($155/mo). Then off to Department of Vital Statistics for birth certificate. Next to DMV for State photo ID. Finally to the County Court House for records – very enlightening. There eighteen case numbers since ’98. Almost all are somehow related to alcohol; DUIs, bar fight, etc. It turns out he spent 15 months in the county lock-up in ’03 for habitual driving infractions. Apparently he chose that because he got food and shelter – very sad. There are also other cases in other jurisdictions. We also got POA and “representation” forms signed. Sent IRS 4506-T for his return for ‘05 (filed by ex). This is the only return filed in his life (now age 33)

His day labor success is very spotty. He has until Saturday afternoon to earn $89 (legally) to pay his rent for the next week. The day labor may be an outrageous abuse of the poor. Not only do they take a cut but hold back payment. The workers are also charged for transportation to the job site and there may be other.

I get the feeling he would be willing to scam me if possible. I'm not going to let that happen. On the other hand he is very appreciative for the organization. He can see some light. He still seels like a very imature 15-year old.

Next Thursday is his meeting with his Parole Officer, Social Security Administration, indigent medical care and get him enrolled in the alcohol treatment program with antibuse. He tells me he hasn’t had a drink but I don’t think so. Probably typical for a long term alcoholic. I wonder how the regular dose of the antibuse drug can be enforced?

There are a lot more details but I need sleep. I’ll post tomorrow after I figure out how to fix my email properly.

Best,
Grady