Greeted At The Door Case Study

Your client Sue is a Social Work Assistant. In your last session she disclosed that she is concerned that on a recent home visit, herself and a senior colleague did not follow the necessary policies and procedures. They had visited a family with a history of neglect and domestic violence and did not ask to see the child or enter the home, both these actions are prescribed as appropriate as part of their work.

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.

Mother explained that the client studies but takes the exam fast. PP and FF asked if the school makes adjustments for the client since he has an IEP. Mother shared she doesn’t know. PP encouraged mother to talk to the teachers and make sure the client has his academics needs. Mother agreed to talk to the teachers and once CFS comes back from leave he will go to the school too. FF and PP went over family concerns, ways the wrap team can support them and mission statement. Client shared that he would like to improve his grades to participate in a school sport. PP and FF praised the client for wanting to improve his academics and want to participate in a school sport. Mother expressed her mission is to close her case and not reopen. PP praised mother for sharing and wanting to close her case and leave in the pass. Mother expressed concerns over client behavior at home and school. Mother shared that client talks back and doesn’t follow directions at home. Client shared that he doesn’t like to be the only child doing chores at home. Client shared that he gets frustrated and talks back to mother. Mother expressed that she relies on the client a lot to do chores because he is the oldest. PP

A, B) MSTT met with the caregiver to examine how she plans to increase the supervision and monitoring of the youth while out in public. Caregiver expressed while the youth is at home she is going to speak with her mother and his aunt to help while she's at work. MSTT encouraged caregiver to reach out to the school and ask them if they would be able to supervise and monitor him. Caregiver contacted the school and is waiting to hear a response. MSTT will continue to work with the caregiver in increasing the supervision

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

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

On this date, Matthew Mitchell APS supervisor conducted a meeting on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Beaird well-being. In the meeting, Mr. Mitchell presented Mr. Joey Beaird and Mrs. Julie Johnson with solutions that would allow Mr. Gail Beaird to return home. However, both Mr. Joey Beaird and Mrs. Johnson declined to take care of their parent independently. Each stated their home was not handicap assessable and they had jobs and could not dedicate that much time to their parents care. The other option discussed was hiring another service besides Visiting Angels since they are refusing to continue services if Mr. Beaird returns home. However, this is the only service offered in Jasper. When the discussion of Mrs. Johnson and Mr. Beaird hiring sitter independently they stated they had tried this before and it never worked out.

On 9-15-17, Adrian and Len were standing at the stop sign, on a curve; waiting on their school bus around 7:15 am. The stop sign is not their destination pick up and drop off. Adrian and Len were unsupervised. Adrian and Len were out of eyesight from home. The home is around two curves. The Family Protection Specialist (Tanya) was in route to picks Adrian for his doctor (unknown) appointment on 9-15-17; when she said the two children at the stop sign. Due to the children's foster mom (Juanita) was unable to take Adrian to his doctor appointment. Juanita was asked, "Why are Adrain and Len were standing at the stop sign, unsupervised?" Juanita stated that: "They are the second grader and are older enough to be there; because they are in second grade." It is unknown what is meant by this. Adrian and Len were asked: " How often do they are left alone at the stop sign?" Adrian stated that:" Sometimes someone (unknown) is here and sometimes they do not."

Living with her mother; however her mother asked her to leave the premises. Case Manager asked client, why her mother asked her to leave. Client stated that they got into an argument. Client stated that they have been arguing on a daily basis. Client stated that she doesn’t want to raise her child in that environment. Client stated that she has being living with her mother all her life.

The worker asked Emerson what was new since the last visit. He told the worker that nothing is new. The worker asked Emerson how was school coming along. he stated good. the worker asked Emerson what was good about it, he stated that he is getting his work done. The worker told Emerson that she would contact his teacher to get an update on how he was doing. He nodded his head in agreement. The worker shared with Emerson that there is a fall camping trip coming up in November 12- November 13 and November 19-20. Emerson stated that he wants to go. The worker told him that she would give his mother the forms and would pick them up at the next visit to their home. The worker asked Emerson what did he want for Christmas now that he is able to attend camp for the fall. He stated that he wants a gift card and LED light sneakers. The worker agreed to put in the request but could not promise that the request would be fulfilled. Emerson stated that he understood. The worker asked Emerson how do you keep him self safe. He stated that if he felt unsafe he would tell someone. The worker asked who he stated a teacher his father or mother or aunt. The worker asked Emerson when was the last time he saw his father. He stated that he see his father often because he helps his father at the store. The worker asked Emerson if he had any questions for the worker he stated no. The worker thanked Emerson for his time and the contact

Little by little, children finish their meals and get ready for naptime. The children dump the remainder of their milk in the same sink where they wash their hands. Slowly children go lie down on their own. One of the TSS’s turns off the lights on that side of the room. Kayla puts on a rest time cd and goes to start cleaning up the kitchen. I ask what kind of music is playing but Kayla is not sure. Alyssa gets blankets for any children who need them. Kayla tells her the children only get their blanket if they are settled down. Seeing the children start to fall asleep I get ready to leave. Saying goodbye to Kayla and Alyssa, thanking them for their time.

Carl explain the dynamics of the family and how important it was to have Don at the initiation of the family session, and asked the family to think if they wanted to be a part of the family they are in, and if they did to call and set up a time for the next session with Don include. Dave did not hesitate and agreed to set up an appointment then and there; he looked over at his wife and asked he if she agreed. Carolyn agreed and towards the end of the session Carl connected with Laura the youngest daughter by engaging her in dialog and asking what she thought about everything that was going on in the family. By doing this Carl was able to show the family how every member of the family has a valuable place in therapy, and it is not just about one person.

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)

This is where the conflict between Carolyn and Nick started. Carolyn said yes and Nick whom decided not to be supervisor earlier said no. Nick stops the resident from going outside and asked the resident to sit and talk; the resident sat down and attempted to listen to Nick talk about why his answer was no. The resident was becoming agitated and got loud with his words; he started cussing and then becoming aggressive. The other staff members and Carolyn went out to the living room to comprehend what was going on.

He walks around with a hard on. Ja’Kevion alleged that Tray who is 4 or 5 years older, messed with him when he was 4 years old. The incident happened one time. Tray stays in Wilkinson County and has MDDD. His mom name is Stacey and the reporter stated Marion would have more information for that family. Mom said Ja’Kevion told her about the incident and she told him not to go around Tray. She did not report the allegation. Reporter stated mom does not leave the children home alone with each other. She makes Ja’Kevion sit by himself and she keeps the younger children with her. She is afraid to leave the children around Ja’Kevion. Reporter feels there is something wrong with Ja’Kevion. He appears depressed. He look like he has a lot on his mind. At school last year the reporter noticed he did not socialize with the other child and he was to himself. He do not have a behavior problem. Mom wanted to tell the reporter is information because she wants to get Ja’Kevion some help. Reporter stated mom is a private person. The family have working utilities and food in the home. Reporter is not aware