God, Linda <modsnip: derogatory name variations are not tolerated>. I guarantee you she would tell others what a great person she was because she gave Peggy a job in her home, disgusting!
I wonder if there is any laws or charity groups even that could help newly orphaned young adults in Peggy's situation. If there isn't we could call it "Peggy's Law".
I wish I knew of a way to help vulnerable young adults in Peggy's situation. One of my biggest fears as a special needs parent is what will happen with my son after we're gone. If a child is severely disabled, there are care facilities, but in our case, where our son is somewhat able bodied and intelligent but delayed in other areas that aren't considered a disability, he would be one of those who fall through the cracks. He would be an easy target for someone like Linda <modsnip: derogatory name variations are not tolerated.>
Other parents in our situation are able to cobble something together to give their child a safety net, like buying a home for them and being able to afford a caregiver, but we aren't in a position to do that. And we do have family, but they have their own lives. They'd be willing to check in on him from time to time, but wouldn't have the space in their homes to take him in, nor the time to continue our guidance. And if they got busy, he'd fall by the wayside.
All we can do is do everything within our power to try to get him to be self-sufficient and independent, but so far, our lessons and encouragement haven't taken hold. He will get there eventually, and, God willing, we'll have the time to see it through, but there needs to be more resources for this transitional period into adulthood, and a societal safety net children like ours can fall back on until they can get on their feet. Because once he graduated from high school, all but one service dried up.