Genoveva Accidents: A Case Study

CCIB Intake received referral #1113-8073-1224-4053654 from reporting party (RP) Counselor/Therapist Kristy Bynum with Child Guidance 3628 Stockdale HWY, Bakersfield CA 93309 (661) 322-1021. Former foster child Jacob Daniel Halbrook DOB: 12/09/01 who is the brother to foster child Sharra Russelle Halbrook DOB: 5/23/06. Jacob disclosed that he witnessed his former foster father Jose Borbon in the same room with Sharra while she was dressing. Sharra was observed dressed in her underwear only. Jacob observed this incident as he passed, walking down the hall. This incident occurred approximately 2-3 months

PER REPORTER: Ariyanna is in DHS custody. Reporter was in a session with the child today. She said a neighbor (Ann Moore) is at the home often with her children. Ann has two children in her home. Ann choked Ariyanna on two different occasions, pushed her head into the washing machine, and screamed at her. This has happened twice. Reporter observed a scar on the child's neck today. She said it was from Ann's long fingernails when Ann scratched her. Ariyanna said she didn't know where the foster parent was at first then said she was in her bedroom. She didn't tell the foster parent. Reporter did speak with Ariyanna's case worker. Ariyanna will change homes within a week. She doesn't need immediate medical

The reporting party (RP) stated her two granddaughters Harper Lopez age 2 years and Luciana Lopez age 4 is receiving care and supervision from the providers Tosha and Vincent Cuvea. In addition to the RP two grandchildren the providers are care for children from 5 different parents. According to the RP the two children receives care from a licensed provider Ruth Veile (Facility #313613048) during the day and spends the evening with the unlicensed provider. Subsequently the children are in care for several days at a time while their mother is away. The RP stated Tosha Cuvea is a fabricator and a fraud.

EREPORT # 18782 stated the following: The incident happened on 1/20/2016, evening. Joshua stated that his adoptive mother choked him when he accidentally closed the door on her foot in the doorway. When she heard her husband walking into the room, she turned on Joshua and said for him to stop - as if he had tried to harm her. I found out about the situation because the student confided. The child told the school personnel. This couple holds a current DHS Foster Home license. They have previously had children removed from the home due to similar incidents. (Leah & John Stanley, former foster children) Also, another foster child was removed this home last week because he had used a horse needle to stab another student while at school. (Christopher

Case was already enhanced to an IRT (IRTA# 64625) by IRTC, Dolores Young-Kuczinski, on 3/21/17. IRTC spoke with IRTC Young-Kuczinski and informed her that this case was transferred to OSI due the subject child being a foster child and OSI having a separate case involving the foster parent. IRTC Young-Kuczinski conveyed that since she initiated this IRTA, she will enter her information and closed the entry after documenting the case related findings. Due to IRTC Young-Kuczinski continued involvement with this case, additional IRTC assistance is not warranted at this time.

On 11/4/16, FFA social worker (SW) Maria Morales Munoz visited CFP Gina Medina. On her way out, Ms. Medina accompanied SW to the gate. A young girl was passing by and SW pointed out that she reminded her of a foster child Ms. Median used to have in placement (Juliana Marmolejo). Ms. Medina informed SW that Juliana was again attending Bakersfield High School which is the same school that Ms. Medina’s bio daughter (Raymie) and the Ms. Medina’s other foster children attends. Around 5PM, Ms. Medina informed FFA SW Munoz, in person, that Juliana’s current foster mother, Jackeisha Meadows allegedly allowed Juliana to have her boyfriend over to have sex with him in Ms. Meadows home. Also, Ms. Medina heard of Ms. Meadows having a party at a hotel and

I called the constituent, Ms Priyanee, whosaid is the maternal grandmother of a 4 year-old girl, Alexis. She said that Alexis has been placed with her, but has court ordered supervised visitations with her father, Brian Fast. Ms Priyanee said that since last year she is desperately asking for help because her granddaughter has repeatedly reported that her father is touching her "who-ha" and the CW case worker Christine Kristy and the supervisor are not doing nothing even though her therapist, Dr Linda Staton has also reported.

The reporting party (RP) stated foster child Anthony is failing to strive. According to the RP the child is under weight and height. The RP stated the child is not fed properly. The foster mother stated the child only wants to eat "junk food." The RP advised foster mother to provide proper meals. The foster mother stated the child bangs his head however, the bruise appear to be from a fall. The foster child has an injury to his lip that the foster mother contributed to the child biting his lip. The foster mother stated the child does not like to bath and has dry skin. The RP advised foster mother to proper feed and bath the child. The RP stated the child is attaching to staff and others and not the foster mother. The RP stated the foster mother

The reporting party (RP) stated a 16 year old female foster child (name not provided) was receiving respite care in the home when foster child Genavasi (Gena) Tauiliili disclosed she was having sexual interactions with foster child Henry Argueta. The female foster child disclosed the conversation she had with Gena to her social worker (name not provided). The RP stated the disclosure is being investigated by the social worker with the foster family agency however; the foster children have not been question regarding the allegation. The RP stated the agency is investigating if the female foster child is truthful before moving forward. The RP stated Henry has been in the foster home since 1/6/11 and in the process of being adopted. The RP also

The reporting party (RP) stated her daughter Anislee Jells age 3 attend The Parent Cooperative Community preschool. According to the RP her daughter's paternal grandmother Joanne Jelle works for Heart to Heart 2401 Olympus Dr., Roseville, CA 95661 (916) 788-0199. Heart to Heart is supposed to provide structured child care while adoptive parents attend training courses, however children attend the preschool all day when their parents are not in training. The RP stated she worked full time and shared custody with her ex-husband who would drop off and pick up the child on a regular basis which is suggested by the attached letter. The RP stated the facility was staffed with teachers who provided care and supervision to her child along with several

This worker informed the school this worker had been trying for two days to get a hold of the foster parent to get consent, but his phone was turned off.

CCIB received CPS referral#0740-1415-5454-8023697 from reporting party (RP) stating that during a visit with minor mother Monica Romero (DOB: 11/04/99), RP noted that Monica's daughter Sophia Zamora (age 10 months, DOB: 02/21/16) diaper was soiled and looked like it had not been changed in a while. It seemed as though Sophia had not had a bath in a while and that she smelled like urine and had dried "boogers" around her nose. RP was told by staff that the minor did not change the Sophia's diaper or feed her breakfast. The minor mentioned that she is not giving Sophia a bottle any more, but did not say whether she was substituting the for something else. Staff reported that they packed snacks for Sophia, but that the minor left Sophia's diaper

The reporting party (RP) stated that foster child was asked to leave the home. The foster child left the home and went to a friend's home (name no available) for two days. Prior to the child leaving the home she asked her foster parents to contact her FFA social worker to have her transferred out of the home. According to the RP the foster parents refused to contact the child's social worker. Eventually the foster parents contacted the FFA and the child was taken to a receiving home and from there to Alma House. The RP stated prior to the foster child leaving the home there was a pushing and shoving incident between foster parent and child. According to the RP the foster father attended a funeral and did not pick the foster child up from school.

The reporter stated Ms. Gable has history with Lee County’s DHS office and because of history with a younger child, Ms. Hickman would like Alcorn County to be aware of a potential risk for Lexi. According to the reporter, Lexi is currently in the custody of her father but has unsupervised visit with her mother. The reporter stated she spoke with Laci on 06/03/16, and Lexi was in her mother’s care at the time, but has been returned to her father. Ms. Hickman stated after research she was able to find information for the child’s paternal grandfather. The reporter discussed concerns of protection for Lexi when in her mother’s care, that there is DHS involvement with Ms. Gable at this time, and that it’s necessary to confirm that the child is a safe environment.

Two: As a mandated reporter, Lisa must report her suspicions of child endangerment to DFS immediately. Advantages of this option include having the incident documented and the initiation of an investigation. Although this strategy brings awareness to the allegations regarding Carol, it does not address the supervision concerns.