We've seen tremendous growth in the parents. Only one mother's child was placed in foster care and not because of her developmental disabilities but because of (the parent's) mood disorders and domestic violence issues.

We have some parents who once had a child removed from their care, who have worked through the system and now counsel others who are facing the situation. They can help parents get their kids back because they've been there themselves and know what it takes.

It's a job seekers market now. The job growth rate in Lee County for the statistical area was the highest in the state of Florida.

The growth of the real estate market can be shown across the city, in all neighborhoods.

She was a strong, independent woman. She was intellectual, capable, industrious and hard-working. My parents were both instrumental in doing things for the community. They were always willing to take on a project and worked really hard. They weren't afraid to work and never left things undone.

They're more likely to complain to parents or insist the child leave if anything goes wrong, rather than trying to work it out.