Court Involvement In The DCPP Case

On this date worker visited the residence of Jamison Mathews, for the purpose of talking with Mr. and Mrs. Mathews about case plan goals. When worker arrived, someone greeted worker at the door and informed her that she had the wrong address but someone named Jasmine hung out at Lot 5. Worker visited Lot 5 and found an empty trailer. Worker spoke with the neighbor, learned that the person renting the trailer was name Jennifer, and had a friend name Jasmine who visited often. According to the neighbor, Jennifer moved out at the beginning of July and did not leave a forwarding

UCM: CPSW did a home visit to Ms. Brenda Borkovec's home. Both children were in the living room playing together. Also, Ms. Brenda was in the living room holding Aydden and feeding him. Ms. Brenda stated that she has not received any papers regarding her foster care license. Ms. Brenda stated that she is frustrated with the process and that it has taken a longer time. Ms. Brenda mentioned that it has taken a long time for her to complete her fingerprint. She reported that currently she is waiting the background study and fingerprint forms to be sent to her. Ms. Borkovec's phone ring and it was Elizabeth Borkovec. Ms. Brenda asked CPSW if Elizabeth can come and join the meeting. CPSW approved it and Elizabeth Borkovec showed up less than 5 minutes.

The department’s intervention plan was to remove the child from the home and place her in a safer environment. My client’s response to this intervention at first was very angry and resentful towards the department. Father especially angry with the department and did not understand why he couldn’t keep his daughter since mother had the drug issue. I realized how difficult it would be to build rapport with them after removing their child. I ensured them that I was there to help; I was very empathic and showed them that I cared about their case. I worked with the parents and helped them to

The last court hearing on 2/25/2014was dismissed due to a technicality of my paper work not being correct, because I did not know what I was doing. I am not an attorney and can not afford one.

Complainant Jordan stated that in January 2016, Respondent Cook and several others were scheduled to meet with a Contractor. Respondent Jordan sent him an email stating he could not make the meeting because he needed to pick up his wife from the San Francisco Airport. Complainant Jordan responded with a question about whether Respondent Cook could find another way to handle the situation with his wife because the meeting with the Contractor had been set for several months and it was a very important meeting.

On 7/28/17 an ISP meeting completed with Mr. Miller and Lena Miller (wife). The worker went over the closing ISP with Mr. Miller and updated his services completed. Mr. Miller provided the worker copy of his certificates from Family Services and Bradford Health services. The worker asked Mr. Miller how he benefited from the services. According to Mr. Miller, he learned different ways to communication with different people and with family member. Mr. Miller told the worker that he was excited when his children came and visit for the weekend. Mr. also said that he has joint custody with his wife Mellissa every other weekend. Mr. Miller said the told the children) Penelope, Judah and Lily) to the document because allergy and constipation. The

MSTT and Pamm met and examined her expectations for Alyianna regarding visitations with her father's family. Pamm expressed a specific time frame, no sleepovers, and open communication. If these expectations are not followed Alyianna will not longer have visitations. MSTT and Pamm then explained these expecations to Alyianna. Pamm also expressed these expectations to the family. With everyone agreeing to Pamm terms the visitation was put in place and one expectation was not followed. Alyianna did not call Pamm with her Aunts' contact information once she was in the home. Pamm had the Aunt address put needed her phone number which she was never given. MSTT and Pamm examined if consequences should be given meaning not allowing other visit for

CM was unable to reach Mrs. Basher (caregiver) regarding a follow-up on Makaryos (youth) and to schedule a CFT meeting with the family. CM left Mrs. Basher a detailed message requesting for caregiver to contact CM as soon as possible. CM provided her contact information. CM will follow-up with 2nd no contact letter.

CM spoke to Ms. Moore (caregiver) in regards to a follow-up on Dre’quan (youth) from his last court hearing that was scheduled on Tuesday, 3/7/17. Caregiver reported that the team advocated for youth to be place on GPS bracelet and the Judge denied GPS bracelet. CM was informed that caregiver and Joe Dickinson (PO) agree to place youth's in a residential program for substance abuse and behavioral health. Caregiver stated that youth's next court hearing is scheduled for Friday, 3/24/17 at 9:00am. CM will be present for court hearing.

The counselor received a referral from BSO due to a physical altercation TC’s mother and father had. The counselor met with the father to complete the assessment and the father shared that he

Petitioner’s delay tactics are evident in the fact that she waited until August 8, 2016 to make arrangements with Dr. Murphy as a result of Respondent filing Ex Parte in the matter that day. She did this knowing that Respondent wouldn’t be able to visit their minor children until then.

CM attempted to contact Lisa Marshall (caregiver) in regards to scheduling an initial meeting for Alexia (youth). CM left a detailed message and requested to be contacted. CM included that caregiver will have to be present via phone during initial meeting. CM inquired about CCIS worker. CM will continue to schedule initial meeting with the family.

On 7/17/17, the worker traveled to the house of Mrs. Groves and completed a home visit. Upon arrival, the worker was greeted by Mrs. Groves and her father- in law, David Groves. Mrs. Groves told the worker her father in-law and her mother-in-law will be added to the safety taking the place of her mother, Theresa. Also, she said that Riley (eldest son) is not home for the visit. Additional, her mother in-law (Gerri Groves) is on her way to alternative sentencing to drug screen so she too could be added to the safety plan. The worker provided Mr. David Groves a drug screen and added him to safety plan as an alternate person to watch the children when Mr. Matthew Groves is at work. The worker reminded, Mrs. Groves that all the children needs to present whenever there is a home visit from DHR. The worker proceeds with home visit with Brooke, Anne-Marie, William and James. The worker talked with Mrs. Groves and builds a rapport with her to investigate how her services and treatment are going. According to Mrs. Groves, the treatment is going well and she should be completing her parenting classes at NCAC. The

Patient lives with mom and dad. She states her relationship with mom is “regular” but she does not “get along” with dad. Patient indicates in January 2017 there was a physical altercation between her and her dad in which she was removed from the home and her dad was arrested. As a result she lived with her grandmother for six months. She indicates, after she moved back with mom and dad her relationship with dad has exasperated. She states mom often takes dad’s slide when her and her dad gets into an argument. The patient’s mother reports she believes patient still feels guilty and anger about the physical altercation between her and her dad. Also, mom states, dad is having a difficult time finding employment because he is on probation as

As for as parenting classes, Ja’shonna said she did not know she needed to complete them. Worker reminded Ja’shonna of what was discussed during the last ISP meeting. Worker also asked Mrs. McClellan and Ja’Shonna if they had received the ISP document that was mailed to them. According to Mrs. McClellan, she is not sure, however she received a piece of mail from the department and it is in her car. Immediately Mrs. McClellan sent Ja’Shonna out to her car to get the mail. Mrs. McClellan opens the packed and verified the ISP document. The worker briefly went over the ISP services and explained to the family what’s expected of them. Ja’Shonna informed worker that she attended parenting classes during her pregnancy and wanted to know if she needed to attend additional parenting class. Worker told Ja’Shonna she will look into the question and get back to her while Ja’Shonna contact her provider and get a copy of her certificate of completion. Worker explained to Ja’shonna about being random drug screens. Ja’shonna said she works at Donkin Donuts in the afternoon and may not have a ride. The worker noticed Ja’shonna was upset evidence by the facial expression and tear in her eyes. Worker talk to Ja’shonna about school and encouraged her to continue to work with the services. The worker told Ja’Shonna she could provide transportation to alternative