Jamaica Family Center Observation

The country that I chose to conduct a culture analysis on is Jamaica. Jamaica is a third world country located in North America and the 3rd largest island in the Caribbean Sea. There is a 2.5 million population, which equally divided between urban and rural areas. The country runs approximately 146 miles long and varies between 21- 52 miles wide. The climate is tropical and its main tourist attraction is their beautiful beaches. The capital of Jamaica is Kingston, which has a population of more than 645,000. Kingston is the chief port of Jamaica and is along the southeastern coast of the island. It is covered by the “Blue Mountains”, which is thickly covered which tree ferns. The Blue Mountains experiences an average of 200 inches of rain annually, resulting in topsoil erosion and an abundance of streams. Peasants nurture coffee, usually grown on large plantations, in the valleys of the mountains. It is amongst the most expensive coffees in the world and is exported mainly to Japan.

The most popular religion in Jamaica is Christian, with 64%. Some other religions people in Jamaica practice include Catholic, Jehovah's witness, Rastafarian, Roman Catholic, and Moravian. There are many other religions, but those are some of the most important ones to Jamaican people.

RT had a scheduled medication management appointment with Mary Pestrak at 4:30pm on 6/15/16, but RT called NP Mary and rescheduled. RT stated that she wouldn't be able to come to TSI for her appointment. However, writer met with RT and inquired about RT's well-being and RT stated " I am doing good". RT informed writer that on 6/14/16, she went to her PCP and did blood work and is scheduled to go back to her PCP on 6/21/16 to get the completed physical form hat was provided to RT by writer. RT's medication management appointment is rescheduled for 6/22/16, RT ensured writer that she will be there. Writer informed RT that she is awaiting to hear from Marguerite to get more information on a GED program. RT was appreciative of writer's assistance.

PER REPORTER: There is possibly an open prevention case. There is a case worker that is working with the family. Kelly reports that she has a fear of going home. She is in youth services and on an informal probation. Apparently, there was an incident that happened last night at the home. The judge requested the child come in and speak with her counselor (Jeannine) after the incident occurred. There was no scheduled appointment. Reporter spoke with Kelly and gave her a drug test. Reporter had the mother to come back after meeting with the minor. Mom said there was nothing she needed to talk about. Reporter did speak with mom about counseling because mom hadn't started her counseling. Kelly mentioned the appointments were being cancelled. Reporter

CCIB received a telephone call with an allegation against the home. RP reported she received a text on Tuesday 8/8/2017 from Holly Harris (licensee assistant) stating to contact her. RP stated that she did not contact her back until 8/9/2017, and that’s when Holly told the RP that Gloria (licensee) would hit RP son Fisher in the face, and give Fisher Tylenol or Benadryl to make him go to sleep. RP stated that she was appalled to hear to hear such things are happening to her son. RP went on to state that Holly told her that the Gloria would force feeding Fisher. RP stated that Holly said that Fisher would not want to eat, but she would make him eat and also make him choke on the food. RP reported that Holly stated that Gloria would leave Fisher

Americans are among the wealthiest people in the world. Most of us US citizens do not fully realize how much poverty is out there in the world. Traveling internationally is a privilege that is often dreamed about by many people worldwide. We see postcards and pictures of places wishing that we could see the palm trees, the turquoise water, and the sandy beaches. But what the postcards do not portray is the dark and mysterious world that lies behind the pictures. The pictures made me feel very excited about traveling to Jamaica. I knew that it was a poorer country. I had seen mission trip videos from the past. For many years, I have longed to go there. The

Belinda said mom told her she was going to keep the child because she was coming to take her out of town. Mom told her if mom came to get her then she couldn't bring her back to her. On June 27th, mom arrived and took the child on the coast. On June 28th, the child called and said she was back in Meridian. She asked could she come to her house and the grandmother told her no that she needed to go with her mother. The child said mom was going back to the coast; reporter told her she needed to go with her. Mom left the child with the father. Reporter has concerns that the child has no where to stay. The grandmother is doing the best she can but she really can't afford it. She needs some assistance with the child. The grandmother doesn't know what she is going to do from one day to the next. The child is being fed, bathed, and clothed. The grandmother had to buy new clothes because the ones mom sent were too small. There are working utilities in the home. Reporter has to get the child approved for Medicaid because she took her to the dentist for a toothache and she didn't have insurance. She doesn't need immediate medical

As a result of the slave legacy and the influence of the African culture, Caribbean families are affected the most by absentee fathers. The living conditions of the slaves also took away their opportunity of having normal family functions. Black men were stripped away from their rights by the slave masters who dehumanized them in an effort to break their will. They were forced to work long hours – up to eighteen (18) hours per day. Slave families were broken up when taken captive, and children who were born on the plantations were sometimes sold to other slave owners. In addition, the slave masters had many “sex farms” where strong black men were used as “breeders.” They were forced to copulate with different women to produce strong males

4/5 11:50 AM this worker spoke with Miss Faye. Miss Faye reports that Mr. Gates his wife is having difficulties with Miss Faye. The Gates are thinking that she is trying to steal Mr Gates from Mrs Gates. Ms Faye wanted to come over that Saturday to talk to Mr. Gates and Mrs. Gates. Miss Faye reports the Gates are calling her disrespectful and she wanted to sit down and discuss the situation and allegations with Mr. Gates and Mrs. Gates. Ms Gates reports that Ms Faye does not acknowledge her. Ms Faye was under the impression that everything goes through with Mr. Gates. Miss Faye informed Mrs. Gates that she was a lesbian and did not have feelings for her husband. Mr. Gates is young enough to be Ms. Faye's son. Ms Faye is concerned because tyren

Jamaica, discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1494, was settled by the Spanish early in the 16th century. England seized Jamaica in 1655 and established a plantation economy. With the main exports being sugar, cocoa, and coffee. The end of slavery in 1834 freed a quarter million slaves, many of whom became small farmers. Jamaica gradually increased its independence from Britain and became fully independent on August 6th, 1962. Sir Patrick Linton Allen was appointed Governor-General of Jamaica on 26th February 2009. Andrew Michael Holness was first elected as Member of Parliament (MP) to represent the Constituency of West Central St. Andrew in 1997, at the age of 25. Holness became Jamaica’s ninth Prime Minister after the Jamaica Labor Party

We can see authority being established by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (WB) when funding Jamaica. Based on the contract with Jamaica, the IMF and WB controls what Jamaica can spend, the interest rate they can charge, and how they can use their money, to sum it up, they basically have power and influence over Jamaica. Power is shown through the IMF, WB, and multinational corporations, because they have the power to control the debt Jamaica currently has as they continue to import more than they export. This lastly leads to their influence, since the IMF, WB, and multinational corporations now have the power and authority to devalue Jamaica’s money because of the tight grip they now hold on them. Jamaica’s economy

The child Chanell was able to tell CPS her names and age. The child reported that she was doing well and that her mom took her to the park today. CPS asked Ms. Diaz-Torres if Chanell started counseling as yet. Ms. Diaz-Torres reported

The culture of Jamaica has a strong religion, norms, values and lifestyle that governs the Jamaican people. “There is a rich culture in the island of Jamaica. The people are friendly, the religion is strong, the weather is great, the music is loud, and the parties are wild.”

2/16at 11 AM at Caritas office this worker held a child and family team meeting with this worker supervisor for the waters case. This worker and this worker supervisor had no questions or concerns other than complementing how well Chad and Melissa were doing. This worker spoke with Melissa And Chad about the possibility of couples counseling due to now having silver life's and building a family on Sebright he. This worker talked with Melissa And Chad about budgeting being the biggest issue about the return home a little Chad. This worker question about if Melissa and Chad were still participating in an AA meetings Melissa stated that they were no longer attending on Wednesday evenings due to unsupervised visitation with little chat on Wednesday

The government of Jamaica has announced that it hopes to gain major foreign investment and create many jobs through the development of a ‘logistics hub’. The government believes that Jamaica’s geographical position will allow it to become an important part of the global value chain by serving at least some of the estimated 12,500 ships that will be passing through the Panama Canal as of 2015. According to information published on the government’s official website: With major investments and global partnerships, Jamaica will become: