Child Support Case Study

SC received a telephone call on 10/16/2015 stared 9:34 and end at 9:41 am from Tricia Crooks at Liberty Resources Home Choices (LRHC) Community Outreach and Enrollment Leader. Stating that she spoke Pa and he wants to resume his service order with LRHC for PAS service. SC informed SC that this information will first need to verify with Pa. SC expressed concerns about LRHC being able to fulfill service since they had the case unstaffed for over two weeks (09/25/15-10/15/2015). Tricia apologized on behalf of LRHC, and stated that they have someone assigned and is ready to go all is needed is the resumed service order ASAP. SC again explained to Tricia that Pa has to confirm this besides Pa was very adamant about switching provider because the

This officer has had contact via face to face and phone with the mother, Ms. Evelyn Edwards. Discussions have taken place with her regarding Marquel’s Comprehensive Re-Entry Case Plan. She has participated in a video conference with Marquel since his commitment. She is aware of his placement in the Virginia Beach CPP Program. She has not visited him at the facility, but she has had contact with him via phone. She is currently unemployed. Upon Marquel’s release from DJJ, the anticipated parole plan (CRCP) will be for him to return to her home with intensive supportive services via 294 funding. Additionally, in the event this placement is no longer available, an alternative placement will be sought via 294 funding for a group home placement or

Lee County DHR’s testimony revealed that the case with the non-custodial parent (NCP), Felton Harley, Jr., begin back in 1992 when the custodial parent(CP), Wanda Marshall, applied for services to establish a paternity order, income withholding (IWO), and medical. An order was established and the NCP was paying child support. On July 9, 2008, the CP requested enforcement; DHR filed contempt against the NCP because he had not paid a child support payment since April 2008. The NCP appeared in court and paid $400.00; the court dismissed the review because an IWO had been mailed and the payments were being received through the IWO. On November 5, 2010, a contempt action was filed again, due to the NCP not paying child support since August 2010.

CPSW did a home visit to meet with Ms. Berner and to discuss about her safety plan since the children are moving with her on10/29/16 from the foster provider. Ms. Berner was late for her appointment and CPSW waited a 40 minutes for Ms. Berner. Ms. Berner apologized for being late. CPSW explained Ms. About safety plan. Ms. Berner understood and she signed them. Ms. Berner stated that she will be doing a house arrest for two weeks and the recommendation of her criminal court is to obey law and continue taking her medication on time and seeing her therapist. Also, cooperating with her PO and CPSW. CPSW consulted with the supervisor and she has approved both children to move back with Ms. Berner. Goal 1-2

Ms. Gomez informed HS that last permanent address was located on 615 East 179 St. Bronx, NY and client specified that family resided there for 3 years. Family was evicted from the apartment due to no-payment. Family is currently residing at 1195 Sherman Ave. Bronx, NY Unit 2B, admission date 04/17/2015. Family composition consists of Yannette Gomez (34y, self); Xavier Baez Gomez (15y, son); Joselyn Velazquez (daughter, 6y); Naidelynn Velazquez (daughter, 5y); Juan Velazquez (son, 3y). However, Ms. Gomez informed HS that Jorge Baez (son, 16y) and Deliala Baez (14y, daughter) are residing in the facility with the family. HS reminded client that she must at both children to the case. Furthermore, this is an ongoing issue CMS Pimentel and CM Pagan had advised client several times to Ms. Gomez that she must add both children to the case. Ms. Gomez informed HS that no one else is going to move in with the family. Also, no one in the family composition is going to move with them if permanent housing is obtained.

Elmore County DHR’s testimony revealed that based on the request for a hearing that the non-custodial parent’s (NCP) attorney sent, the agency is under the impression that the NCP’s attorney is of the opinion that the court findings is that the arrears could not be determine; dismiss the arrears. The custodial parent (CP), Tracey Boozer, applied for services on June 10, 2014. At that time, the agency completed an Affidavit of Past Due Support based on the divorce and the courts payment record. The agency filed a contempt action with the court against the NCP. On October 27, 2014, the court referee ruled that it was unable to determine the arrears. The order quoted “Arrears are unable to be determined after testimony.” Afterward, through

On 10-1-2016 I was assigned to follow up to CPS Intake # 3471749, which involved

Progress: The department referred Ms. Messerli rule 25 assessment at Tubman Chrysalis on 11/28/16. CPSW called the intake department on 11/28/16 to check the walk in schedules at Tubman. The intake worker reported to the CPSW that Ms. Messerli can do a walk in on 11/29/16 at 7am. Ms. Messerli signed a release form for the Department and stated that she will do the walk in and complete her rule 25 assessment at Tubman Chrysalis. The Department called the intake department on 12/1/16 to verify if Ms. Messerli's has completed her intake assessment at Tubman Chrysalis. The intake department reported to CPSW that Ms. Messerli did not complete rule 25 assessment and has not scheduled any future appointments with Tubman Chrysalis. The Department called

This case was last before the court on 1/4/2017 for a report to the court. The hearing was rescheduled until 2/6/2017, as all the attorneys were not present. At that time, temporary custody of Issac Johnson remained with the Department. The case was continued until 2/6/2017 for a status report.

Dallas County DHR’s representatives revealed through testimony that the non-custodial parent (NCP), Tyrone Smith has three child support cases. Spreadsheets were processed through to June 2015 regarding the money paid and the court order amount; including changes and credit given when the NCP was in prison on July 6, 2015. The case with the custodial parent (CP), Malinda Smith, the balances owed is arrears $6,201.35 and interest $14,526.71. The second case, the CP, Louis Reeves, shows the balances owed are interest $3,259.08 and medical support $55.10. The last case with the CP, Rosa Dukes, the balances owed is arrears $232.25 and interest $3,738.84. Based on the spreadsheets, the amounts are correct on all the child support cases. The spreadsheets do not include the month of July; interest will accrue.

Morgan County DHR Child Support’s testimony and evidence revealed that the child support case with the custodial parent (CP) and non-custodial parent (NCP) opened on April 20, 2011 in Morgan County. Afterward, the case was forwarded to the local V-D attorney to file the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA) petition as requested by the state of Texas. The case came before the court on at least four occasions; November 2011, February 2012, April 2012, and June 2012. After continuance three times, on June 12, 2012, the case was dismissed because no Arrears Affidavit was received from the state of Texas; there was no confirmation as to whether an income withholding order was in place. In the court order from June 6, 2012, the judge stated the matter is dismissed without prejudice. It appears from the defendant’s paystub that the state of Texas is already

Mother reported that she was upset and did not want the disagreement to escalate. She asked that child to go stay at the MGM home. Child has his own room at the MGM’s home. Mother reported that at the time she was very upset and text her mother to come get the child’s belonging. Mother reported that she wanted to teach her son a lesson by telling him to go stay with the MGM. Mother reported that she wanted child to know that drugs are not allowed in her home. Mother reported that since child has been at the MGM home she has attempted to contact him. Child does not answer her text message nor her phone calls. Mother reported that she offered to give the MGM $50 per week to help her while the child is temporarily staying there. MGM refused to take the money. Mother reported that she pays for the child’s cell phone bill. Mother reported that she loves her child and has high expectations and wants him to stay on the right path. Mother reported that she wanted her son to enlist in the arm force. Mother indicated that she is very upset with her family members failed to contact her when her son was arrested. Worker observed mother becoming emotional/crying. Mother reported that she had to find out by the department that her son was arrested. Mother reported that if she knew that the child was arrested and needed to be in court the following day she would have accompanied her son. Mother reported

I phoned Mr. Cass who stated he had mid-week visitation this week with his 14 year old son and per the court documents, his ex-wife Kelley Hammers is supposed to pick the child up from him (Mr. Cass) by 8 pm. Mr. Cass stated he phoned Ms. Hammers and she refused to come get the child stating that she did not feel good. Mr. Cass stated his ex-wife felt good enough to go to a parade earlier today and he wanted it documented that she is not complying with the court order.

I am enclosing a copy of the court document indicating on February 20, 2015 the Order to Terminate Wage Withholding for Child Support was denied; also included is the letter of explanation that Christopher has an underlying medical condition that was diagnosed prior to his 18th birthday and a letter from the doctor requesting that Christopher not be penalized for the necessary educational accommodations for his disability.

. . 12 Failing To Renew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 APPEALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 CPHIMS EXAMINATION APPLICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 REQUEST FOR SPECIAL EXAMINATION ACCOMMODATIONS FORM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 DOCUMENTATION OF DISABILITY-RELATED NEEDS . . 16