I think this points out the lack of support for families of disabled children and also the lack of treatment for the kids themselves. This is one of the most frustrating parts of peds, finding services and finding respite for families. Vicki Harry L Gewanter wrote: > Friday, June 2, 2000 > The Associated Press > > CORVALLIS, Ore. -- Criminal charges won't be pressed against a couple > who abandoned their 11-year-old learning-disabled daughter at a hospital > last month, a prosecutor said Thursday. > > While it appeared that Lanny and Mechelle Aerni had violated the state's > law against child abandonment, their actions "did not place the child in > any risk of injury," Benton County District Attorney Scott Heiser said. > > The Aernis left 11-year-old Rachael Aerni at the hospital May 16 with > her medical records, prescription needs, and a letter saying they could > no longer cope with the child's severe learning disabilities. It said > they desperately needed help that so far had not been made available to > them. >