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I have tried to get Wanda to put Sarah in activities - including offering to pay without success. The two times I signed her up for something, Wanda only took her once or twice out of the whole duration of the program.  She saw taking Sarah to activities as rewarding her and so would only take her if she was good all week. Seeing as Sarah was almost never good all week, she didn't go. 
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Hmm.  You may have already considered this, but what about getting Sarah into extracurricular activities that require less investment from Wanda such as afterschool sports where she could take the school bus home afterwards?  Drama club, school band/orchestra, etc....  It seems like rolling it into Sarah's school day so it presents as a "package" with her education might help.  Activities should help with the cranky adolescent attitude, build self-esteem and confidence, and burn off extra energy.

It sounds as though you are already acting as a "Big Sister" to Sarah and it is wonderful that she has someone in her life to support her in that way.  I'm glad to hear social workers are involved; it definitely sounds like Wanda needs the support.

Also, is there a community center like Latin American Youth Center or Friendship House nearby?  That might be a nice thing to get Sarah involved in and perhaps something that would be seen less as a "reward."  [/quote]

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