True to my word, I tour the programs where I place my clients and meet with staff to ensure that each and every one of my clients are meeting their education and therapeutic goals. Now, be sure, this is not necessarily the case with other “consultants”. Many have never met their clients, preferring to only meet in the office or over the phone. Many don’t travel due to hassles, exorbitant travel costs, and “tight schedules”. In my mind, the mission is “fit” in programs, and how does one do this from the comfort of one’s office chair? True, airplane seats are not the most comfortable, and the food’s not so good (if at all). Yet, in the end, the “smile” on the face of the client and staff that I traveled 3,000 or 11,000 miles to meet makes it “all worth it” and knowing that they are getting the “best care” possible. Not all consultants aim true in this mission. Now off to tour 7 programs in Washington & Idaho!