Ariyanna Is In Ds Custody Case Study

A report was received on 06/05/2017 alleging that the mother (Hermionne) left Ashante (C-V 17) with a non-relative since 02/2017 without any legal rights. According to the report, the mother refuses to take her child back home and will not engage with Ms. Aarons (caretaker) to provide legal documentation for the child to be enroll in school and taken to a Primary Care Physician. Ashante has not been is school for the past 4 months and are unable to enroll in school without paperwork. According to the report, Ashante self mutilates her arms, and the mother refuses to get counseling. The report indicates Ashante was to follow-up with a Cardiologist for a chest pain and the mother refuses to take her to the doctor.

When children come into the custody of DCFS and are placed into Foster Care they are scared, confused, lonely, and usually conditioned not to tell when they are being mistreated. Most of the children that come into “the system” have learned to accept abuse as normal or natural and are unaware that they are even being mistreated. Therefore, when they are placed in homes where this is occurring it is not in their nature to speak up. Once they are removed from their parents, they are solely reliant on the department for their protection and it is the department’s responsibility to provide that protection which has not always been fulfilled by the department or the foster care agencies. The department should be making reasonable efforts to provide proper services

In order to fully understand the outcomes of this case, it is necessary to briefly review the legal issues that prompted the appellants and respondent to pursue legal action. The initial factor was the apprehension of a six week old infant named Leticia Grace Woods, on October 20th, 1976, by C.A.S. of central Manitoba. Upon removing her from her mother’s custody, in an effort to protect her, she was placed in a foster home as stipulated in the Child Welfare Act, C.C.S.M., c. C80. After several months in foster care, Mrs. Woods’,

On June 20, 2014, the Department obtained emergency custody through C&P of Ryan due to neglect by mother Heather Martin. Mother was arrested by Burlington Police on 6/16/14 for larceny; shoplifting and three counts of receiving stolen property. Heather was taken to at MCI Framingham. The family was placed in a hotel through Department of Transitional Assistance. It was against the hotel policy for children to be left in the hotel unsupervised, and Ryan and Bria were staying alone in the room for five days. This was deemed concerning for the two children to not have an appropriate caregiver. When the Department was made aware of the situation father Brian Scopa 's whereabouts were unknown to the Department. Family members were contacted that could possibly take the children in. However, uncle Stephen Martin, aunt Cindy Fiore and Grandmother Carroll Clinton were unable to do so for various reasons. Given that there were no family members to take Ryan and Bria in, the Department placed them in a temporary Hotline foster care placement from the 6/20/14 to 6/23/14 until a more suitable living arrangement was made available. On 6/23/14 Ryan and his sister were placed in a kinship home of a family friend.

If Logan Marr had come to me and told me that her foster mother was abusing her, I would have comforted her as best I could and reported the disclosure of abuse to Child Protective Services. If I was her case manager, I would also ensure that Logan was safe while an investigation took place by visiting regularly or removing her from the home if necessary. Additionally, regardless of whether or not I am in charge of her welfare, I would also do everything I could to help Logan feel safe and process her feelings about the investigation as well as the alleged abuse.

Some children are in foster care, because they were physical abuse by one or both parents. The parents have physically abused the child

Ms. Henderson notes that during the assessment process Aunika was placed with her for an evening, but was then removed and placed into foster care. She reports being confused by this decision, as her nephew, the son of her fiancé, was able to stay in the placement at her home with her and his biological father, Glenn Stillmen. I discussed with Ms. Henderson the difference between placing a child with a legal parent, which I clarified with her, Mr. Stillman is, and placing a child with a relative, which would be what the placement between she and Aunika, would be. I clarified further, that with a relative placement there are certain certification requirements that must be reached in order for the child to reside there, while they are a ward of the courts and DHS Child Welfare is charged with their safety. She seemed to understand this and asserted that she would like to be a placement option for Aunika and that she would like information regarding doing this. At this time I

IRTC spoke with CPS, Cari Covahey, who reported that she spoke with the subject child twice and there was no disclosure of sexual abuse. CPS expressed that she only conducted minimal fact finding interviews with the subject child and will inquire more pertaining to the alleged relationship between the subject child and her boyfriend. CPS expressed that the only person the subject child informed this information to was her 7 year old cousin. CPS expressed that the foster parent is unaware of the child having a boyfriend and the source indicated that the child was alleged telling her cousin a “dirty story.” CPS articulated that the subject child was medically assessed at Richmond University and there was no observed trauma to the vagina or the

Reporter stated the following: They are in DHS Custody. These foster parents (Anne Snow and Parker Snow) are not involved. This is just who they are placed with. The kids were removed from Ms. Walker’s home on 10/21 at her request. The children are sick and had to come to the doctor. She (Linda) said they were sick with diarrhea. Social worker Aide (Heather Hawkins) took them to the doctor with their biological parents (Christopher Buckley and Brittany Gregory). The mother said it appears the children are sick and malnourished. Prior to them coming into custody on 10/6 they had a cold. They went to the doctor on 10/7 in Yazoo City. Due to Ms. Walker saying they had diarrhea I took them to the doctor on 10/21. Charley was diagnosed with severe

Javon was placed in therapeutic foster by order of the court on October 2, 2015. His previous guardian, Ms. Terrell had sought psychological testing for Javon on numerous occasions, but never felt she was able to access the community resources and after-care appropriate help for Javon’s diagnoses. She reports not being able to obtain SSI benefits for Javon that would allow for additional treatment and supervision in the community. There is no prior involvement with the Department of Social Services or Child Protective Services.

Intake Worker, FPS White received a phone call from the reporter on 11/14/17. The reporter stated that mom went to jail and got out yesterday. The reporter stated that they are not really concern as to mom going to jail due to it was driving with invalid license. The reporter stated that Jessica Fields' oldest son, Raymond Fields called and told the reporter that the reporter needed to come get the children. The reporter stated that Raymond stated that Jessica was on drugs, pills and meth. Jessica drinks all the time. Jessica got beaten up by the boyfriend, Michael Hays in front of the children. The children are being left unattended and with strangers. Jessica didn't have any power or food and told Raymond to come get the kids. The reporter

The worker contacted Brittany Blackburn; who is the sister of Bradley Blackburn. Mrs. Blackburn stated “Bradley is a good father and both parents love care and provide for their children. Aside from what I heard from the incident involving DHS I have never witnessed any fighting or drug use by either of the parents. Bradley and Lee both participated in church Wednesdays and Sundays with the children, and did activities as a family like going to the water park or out to eat. I have no concerns for the children’s safety being with either

Dicks escorted CPS into her home and apologies for her outburst and informed CPS that she has been running around all day and has been all over the place. CPS asked Ms. Dicks when the last time she saw Zanasia. Ms. Dicks reported at the last court date around February/March when the judge order the mental hygiene warrant. Ms. Dicks reported that the child was ordered into the care of ACS for her to complete her mental health warrant however the child AWOL from placement. Ms. Dick reported that since the child AWOL ACS has done nothing to help her locate the child. Ms. Dick expresses that ACS does not show up to court dates. Ms. Dicks stated that she now regrets filing a PINs warrant on the child. CPS asked Ms. Dicks what was the reason the files a PINs warrant. Ms. Dick reported that the child was absconding from the home and coming home very late at night however the child usually returned after 3-4 days. CPS asked Ms. Dicks if she has any idea where the child can be. Ms. Dicks stated no. Ms. Dicks reported that the Zanasia occasionally text her when she have Wi-Fi service. CPS asked Ms. Dicks when the last time she receive a text from the child was. Ms. Dicks reported May 19, 2017. CPS asked Ms. Dicks if there is a possibility that Zanasia can be with a boyfriend. Ms. Dicks reported that she heard the child was physically abused by her boyfriend David Diaz DOB 7/24/94. Ms. Dicks reported that David was residing with his aunt Maria Abbas at 508 Jamaica Ave

The child has missed several days of school but she’s not school age or required by law to attend school. Three weeks ago Tori showed the reporter a cut on her right arm and when asked how she got cut, the child told the reporter Nick’s daughter wanted to see blood and cut her with a knife. The cut has healed and the child did not need any medical treatment for the bruises. Meth is used and manufactured in the home; drugs are in and out of the home. Tori is left unsupervised while her mother is high on drugs and could wander from the home and into the Mississippi River. No reports have been made to DHS or law enforcement. The family’s home is nasty, has mold, the walls are dirty, there’s trash everywhere, and clothes on the floor. Mr. Chisholm

The birth father has an extensive history of drug abuse and alcohol use. Blake was brought into care due a his birth mother's actions. A call was placed to the DCFS in regard to the well-being of Blake Stroud after his birth mother was arrested for three counts of Domestic Battery and one count of Aggravated Assault. It was determined that the birth mother was intoxicated at the time of her arrest. The birth mother pulled Blake by his t-shirt which restricted his airway. Additionally, the birth mother threatened to kill herself, her paramour and Blake at the time of the incident which resulted in her arrest. The birth mother was charged by the DCFS for substantial risk of physical injury/environment injurious to health and welfare and cuts,