Brandi's Case Summary

Mrs. Fisher made a choice to make Paul an IEP and turn it into Lake Windsor Middle School. This affected him in many ways. One is that he could not play soccer at Lake Windsor because of insurance issues. Another is that Paul was assigned Theresa as his ‘guide’, which had very nice results. Theresa introduced Paul to Coach Bright This was a very good thing. Mom made the IEP form as she as trying to be the caring

The boys dropped the spinner and it would no longer spin. Tamyia became upset and began to play on mom's phone. Lmayia spoke with the boys about their foster mom. The boys report she is mean. Worker stated the foster parent is not mean, but strict. Lamyia reports that she does not want the foster parent to be strict with her children. The worker stated that no many foster parents could handle the behaviors of the boys. the Boys whisper about the foster parent. Worker and mom question why they were whispering. The boys reported that Tyren was choked by the foster parent. The worker and Lamyia coaxed the boys to tell them the story about why Tyren being choked. The boys reported that they were in trouble for stealing crackers from the kitchen and hid in their bedroom. The children play together with Lamyia and Hula hooped. Lamyia lifted the the children are shoulders and swinging them around in circles. The visit went back to a visiting room where Lamyia drew each child's name. And the children colored and their names. When Lamyia was giving Terrance Junior attention to Tamyia became jealous and stated that the Lamyia treats the boys like babies. Lamyia spoke about seeing Tamaya at church. Tamyia hid

The case was brought to DCFS attention when a reporter stated on 7/11/17, OPWI attempted to obtain an emergency order of protection on behalf of Kiara (age 7). Reportedly Ashley (mother) is actively using METH and also methodone she gets from a clinic, and is also involved in prostitution. Ashley told OPWI that Ashley ''can't wait outside for the bus to go to drug court because she's done bad things to people (robbed people, committed home invasion, taken people's money and drugs) and these people are after her.'' Reporter states that one of these people came to OPWI's house looking for Ashley and scared Kiara. Ashley recently got out of jail, stayed with OPWI for a couple of days, left last Friday telling Kiara she would be back in a couple of hours, didn't return

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

The home has clothes all over the floor. Everywhere you walked you are stepped on clothes. The kitchen has dirty dishes. Jaidyn has no bed. Jaidyn either sleep on the floor or in the bed with Brandi and Daniel. Brandi has a black eye. It is unknown how and when she got the black eye. It is unknown if Jaidyn witnessed this. If Jaidyn has to be removed from the home. Jaidyn's aunt (Shelly) was get her. Shelly is Jaidyn's dad (Joseph) sister. Shelly lives in Texas. Shelly is waiting to go in front of Jugde Brown to get temporary custody for Jaidyn. It is unknown want meant was meant by this. The has lights, gas, and

When worker arrived worker was greeted at the door by Josilynn. Worker stepped inside to the living room Josilynn and Hayden greeted the worker informing the worker that there was one week of school left. Worker questioned Josilynn about the D she had. Josilynn is working on bring the D up. Worker discussed how the children felt about mom not being at the visit last Monday. They children were sad. Worker explained the rule to the children of visitation. Worker asked to discuss how the placement was going and Billy requested the children to go to Josilynn's room to watch tv. Josilynn told him she couldn't watch tv and Billy allowed her for the moment. Once the children left the livingroom Billy discussed the concerns in the house. Billy stated they

Upon arriving to the home Ms. Erazo was sitting in the kitchen with the mother Ms. Correa. CPS introduces herself and provide and update on the case. Upon the arrival of Ms. Spence CPS Saunders provided a summary of the case and the reason Tionne was placed in foster care.

Brandi Johnson arrived for the group that was held on 8/16/16 at approximately 8:50 am. Brandi came to the group room and asked if she could still come in. Brandi stated that she left her house and was sleeping in her car because she was being bit by bed bugs. Brandi further stated, “I have been looking for housing but have not been successful. I slept in my car; my phone went dead so my alarm could not go off. I do not want to get kicked off the program because of the days that I have missed.” I told Brandi that she couldn’t enter group because she was late. I redirected Brandi to talk to Mike Turner on Monday morning.

During the visit Amber greeter the children, made a snack and prepared dinner. The ychildren got off the a slow start but eventually warmed up to each other and began laughing, smiling, and joking with each other, Amber assignment the children with their homework. Amber would frequently give positive reinforcement to the children by telling them they were ddoing a good job. At the end of the visit the children were transported to their

Both parents took turns playing games with Gwen and Marshall Jr. While playing the games the parents were very engaged and they conversed in a positive matter while playing. Theresa and Gwen went to play barbies in the living room, and set up a whole city and used their imagination together. EV Staff sat with Marshall and Marshall Jr. and learned more about the Pokémon game that Marshall Jr. likes to play so much. The family sat in the reading room and read multiple books together. Marshall Jr. would get up and walk around a few times and the parents would tell him to sit down if he wanted to listen in a nice tone. EV Staff suggested that it is ok if he stands up and walks around a little because it is his way of getting some energy out while listening. The parents said agreed with EV Staff and stated as long as he is not being to crazy it makes since that walking around can help him focus.

Upon arrived David Sr had already arrived to drop off the children. Prior to him leaving the children gave him a hug and then went into the kitchen to start on their homework. Amber set a time for David Jr complete his reading assignment and gave Bre’Asya her books to start her assignments. David Jr completed is reading assignment in 34 minutes and was given praise for doing a good job. Bre’Asya continued her work for several minutes and David Jr was given another book to read.

Jarion was visiting his sister Alexis and her husband (Kevin) for the weekend. Jarion pulled down Kelvin's pants and touched him between the legs. The reporter stated that: "Jerion also put his mouth on Kelvin's penis." Jarion told, "Kelvin not to tell anyone, and if he didn't say anything, he would buy him some pop tarts." Kelvin did not tell his father( Kevin). Kelvin told his mom (Meagan) about the incident. Kevin and Alexis were not aware of the incident. Jarion's mother, Cora was contacted concerning this incident. Cora is in denied Jaron did this. Meagan is in the processes of getting Kevin counseling. Cora is refused to get Jarion counseling. The children play together,

Kathy and Raymond have visits one day per week for two hours per day. Worker supervises these visits once per month. The first visit this worker will be supervising is on November 23, 2016. These visits occur at the Godfrey, Illinois McDonalds play place, but were taking place outside in the community prior to this when the weather is nicer. During the last supervised visit the case assistant observed Raymond reading the newspaper. The tried children interact with the case assistant; the case assistant redirects the children to interact with Kathy and Raymond. Johnathan spent most of the visit in the play place and Zoey spent most of the visit on the tablet. Raymond left the visit and returned 20 minutes later telling Kathy “they (the children)

Brandi had limited interaction with Jarred and Zoey. Jared spent the entire visit on the computer and Zoey spent the entire visit on Brandi’s phone. In the past Brandi would allow the children to participate in the activities of their choice, but would insert individual time or planned activities that would encourage bonding with the children. In addition to the above spoken issues, there were some environmental concerns. The home has a lot of clutter, and there is a strong odor that seems to come from pet waste. These issues have been discussed in the past with Brandi and they still exist.

Jen was relieved to find the Laurence house empty the next morning. There was a note from Mrs Laurence on the kitchen table, reminding her to check the weekly grocery delivery, and not to answer the door to anyone else.