Saurin: A Short Story

Section 47- the local authority has “a duty to investigate when there is reasonable cause to suspect that a child is suffering

Since the initial report, there have been numerous reports and many more reports that were screened out before reaching the agency. On January 30, 2012 there was an unsubstantiated report related to the open case. December 1, 2014 was an unsubstantiated report. Following that report, on December 26, 2014, all the children were ordered by a judge to be returned home, against the recommendations of the DCPS. The judge stated they knew the parents were good parents and were trying their best. After that court order, the judge from Youth Court removed DCPS from all dealings with the family unless another case was opened. On April 7, 2015, a report was called in through the Child Abuse Hotline. It was substantiated by a social worker. The report, called in the by school nurse, stated that Scott’s ketones in his urine were very high on April 5th, she reminded the parents that he needed to be taken to the doctor or to the Emergency Room. Chris said he would take him immediately. On April 6th, Scott’s blood glucose levels registered as “high” on his meter indicated that it was over 600. A level this high could mean coma or death. The nurse again stressed the importance of taking Scott to the doctor. On April 7th, Scott still had not been taking to a doctor and his ketones were still elevated and his blood glucose levels still remained high even after insulin injections and fluids. She made the report for medical

A report was received on 06/05/2017 alleging that the mother (Hermionne) left Ashante (C-V 17) with a non-relative since 02/2017 without any legal rights. According to the report, the mother refuses to take her child back home and will not engage with Ms. Aarons (caretaker) to provide legal documentation for the child to be enroll in school and taken to a Primary Care Physician. Ashante has not been is school for the past 4 months and are unable to enroll in school without paperwork. According to the report, Ashante self mutilates her arms, and the mother refuses to get counseling. The report indicates Ashante was to follow-up with a Cardiologist for a chest pain and the mother refuses to take her to the doctor.

Serious case reviews are called by the local safeguarding children’s board when a child dies and abuse and neglect are known or suspected to be a factor in the death. They will involve the local authority children’s service and the police, as well as health, education

dies and abuse or neglect are known or suspected. The LSCB must also consider conducting a serious case

investigate concerns that a child or young person has been harmed or is at risk of significant harm

IRTC spoke with CPS, Cari Covahey, who reported that she spoke with the subject child twice and there was no disclosure of sexual abuse. CPS expressed that she only conducted minimal fact finding interviews with the subject child and will inquire more pertaining to the alleged relationship between the subject child and her boyfriend. CPS expressed that the only person the subject child informed this information to was her 7 year old cousin. CPS expressed that the foster parent is unaware of the child having a boyfriend and the source indicated that the child was alleged telling her cousin a “dirty story.” CPS articulated that the subject child was medically assessed at Richmond University and there was no observed trauma to the vagina or the

Unfortunately, even though these individuals went through the proper channels and reported their suspicions to her father’s supervisor, CPS was never notified. One such instance involved a trip to the emergency room. Talia was taken to the emergency room, where a military doctor noted bruises and welts present and also was told by the child herself that her injuries were inflicted by her father. When the doctor confronted Talia’s father about it, he of course denied it. In the end, the doctor concluded the child must have made up her accusations.

SSCM contacted Sandy Black via phone in reference to the response 24.0hr investigation received on-call. She was informed that SSCM had to come out and make a visit to the home. A home visit was scheduled and SSCM interviewed everyone in the home, and confirmed that everyone was safe in the home. SSCM addressed the allegations that were listed in the report. SSCMS did a walk through the home, and didn’t find any concerns regarding safety hazards in the home. SSCM discovered that the children are happy with their parents, and their basic needs are met based on the collateral contacts that were contacted throughout the investigation of the case.

If this scenario happened in an outpatient clinic or urgent care center and there were physicians who were more dedicated to patient safety a report to child protective services may have been made regarding the child’s injuries. This child deserves to have her rights observed and

The reporting party (RP) stated his daughter has had several falls resulting in injuries. According to the RP the falls were due to the teacher's lack of supervision. On 11/1/16 while walking down steps the child turned away from the RP 19 month child and loss contact causing the child to fall down the steps. Subsequently on 10/11/16 the child was bitten on 3 occasion on her left arm and elbow in one day. A month prior the RP reported his daughter fell while outdoors on concrete with insufficient cushioning. Again the child fell on a toy and injured her eye. The RP is aware children fall, however what activities are the children engaged in where they continue to be injured. The RP believes the children are not properly supervised during unstructured

PER REPORTER: Curlydria is learning grown folks stuff. She is popping, danching, and opening her legs. Her mother teachers her to dance inappropriately. There are concerns that the mother hits the children in the back with her fist and pops them onthe head. They have no marks or bruises. Per reporter, mom is addicted to marijuana and she constantly smokes around the children. Mom is currently pregnant. Mom purchases drugs on the street. Drugs are not accessible to the children and the children have not been harmed hurt. Reporter stated Glenntavious loves his games. Mom allows her boyfriend to play the games while Glenntavious watches. Per reporter, mom got back pay over $1,000 for food stamps. Mom couldnt have Glenntavious a birthday party.

EREPORT # 19585 stated the following: The incident is ongoing. It is reported that the child is currently in the physical custody of the father, John Hunsucker, and he will not allow the mother access to the child. There is reportedly no custody agreement between the parents. Mr. Hunsucker is reportedly using drugs (marijuana and possibly meth). It was stated that Mr. Hunsucker has made the child urinate into medicine bottles, for him to use to pass employment drug screens. It was also stated that Mr. Hunsucker leaves the child with the paternal grandfather, Paul Meeks Jr., for days at a time and that Mr. Meeks is an active meth user. (Mr. Meeks resides in Baldwyn, MS) Mr. Hunsucker reportedly disciplines the child by screaming profanity and

The reporting party (RP) received information from Alta Regional Center regarding foster parents. It was reported the foster father threatened a foster child say "if you don't stop this I'm going to punch you in the face." According to the RP an in home support services employee was present and overheard the threat and contacted Kang Thao (916) 978-6456 with Alta Regional Center. The RP stated the exact date is unknown, however it was recent. The foster parent met with 2 social workers in their home after the visit the parents became upset at the outcome of the visit and began to swear in the presence of the foster children. Also present were the foster parents' two adopted minor children.

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