Social Work Case Study

S: YMR stated that she had been living with her mother about one year, has is a newcomer. YMR lived with her maternal grandmother for many years back in her country. YMR stated that when she arrived to the U.S., she found out that her mother was pregnant, She shared that her mother did not want to tell her because she did not know how the client was going to react. YMR stated that she was happy because her mother had had four miscarries before. YMR explained that almost at the same time that she started living with her mother, the mother's partner and father of the child that her mother was going to have moved into her home. YMR stated that her mom used to work from 6am-12pm and the YMR spent a lot of time with her mother's partner. YMR stated that this man has

I: This facilitator and PP, met the client and mother in order to open the case and begin the process of identifying client and family needs. FF went over the POC with the family. FF and PP asked client and family for good news. The client shared he didn’t have a good day at school. Client

Per report from mother pt have demonstrated erratic behaviors and unstable emotions since the change in living arrangments. Per report from mother the Pt have been demonstrated violent behaviors (e.g. kicking, hitting, spitting, throwing items) towards mother and (13) sister. Per report from mother pt have been demonstrating self injurious behaviors (hitting self in the head, pulling hair out). Per report from ther pt have been demonstrated property destruction in the home where she has thrown items and taken them apart. Per report from mother pt does not have any triggers for maldaptive behaviors or mood swings. Pt reports her anger

The worker met with Ms. Yara Richardson, Emerson Batista, and Ursula Richardson at the Thelma Scott's home, maternal aunt. This home is located at 139 16th street Paterson New Jersey. The purpose of the meeting was to engage Ms. Richardson in having a Family Team Meeting, to discuss Ms. Richardson positive urine screen and sporadic attendance with options counseling. The worker also wanted to discuss the children and Ms. Richardson attending Family Center for Counseling. The worker

Ms. Small- Felix noted that she was unaware of Dorthy’s behavior, but will follow up with therapist. In addition to her medication, she will check with the psychiatrist, she noted that child was placed on a trial to measure her progress. Ms. Small- Felix noted that she will email a copy of the client’s psychiatric report as well as therapist notes for our records. Also, the client’s treatment plan will be mailed out.

Biological mother and minor have stated to DCFS children’s social worker their expectations of the agency. First, mother and minor have stated their interest in reunifying the two

He stated that Kathryn wears makeup and high heels while with her mother. Mr. Sayers stated that this worker could speak to his wife and ask her about Kathryn behavior when she comes over. The worker provided Mr. Sayers with her contact information to give to his wife. Mr. Sayers stated that he is very concern about Kathryn speech problems. He stated that he has told her mother about several places she could take Kathryn to for speech therapy. He reported that Kathryn doesn’t go to daycare even though the fee comes out of his child support. Mr. Sayers stated that Kathryn stays with her mother’s family member instead of going to daycare. Mr. Sayers stated that when Kathryn comes to visit his home she has a bedtime and she has to help clean up her room. He stated that she becomes upset and calls him mean. Then she wants to go back home to her mother’s or grandmother’s home. The worker inquired about the bullet given to Kathryn. Mr. Sayers stated it was just a keepsake he gave to her and that he though t it was harmless. The worker explained that it concerns Ms. Kayla Sayer because she wasn’t sure if it was safe. Mr. Sayers stated that he would not do anything to hurt his

Case management services were provided. WYP (Wraparound Youth Partner) Andy Ngo gathered information from WCC (Wraparound Care Coordinator) Quoc Tran and WPP (Wraparound Parent Partner) Shannon Ortiz. The youth is in custody for 3-4 months. The youth was at court this morning. The mother declined to take the youth home. The youth is still pending court trial for another offense. The WCC Tran did not get permission for the team to visit the youth, due to the probation office is not responding. WYP Ngo is waiting for permission to visit the youth. WCC will update WYP Ngo. The next one on one will be scheduled as soon as possible.

review and that the court approved the plan to maintain placement with parent. Additionally, the service recommend by the judge to the mother are

Case management services were provided through an FTM (family team meting) in the youth’s home. Present at the meeting were WYP (Wraparound Youth Partner) Andy Ngo, WYP Vicky Tran, WPP (Wraparound Parent Partner) Shannon Ortiz, WCC (Wraparound care Coordinator) Jody Taylor, SSW (Social Services Worker) Stacey Padilla, the youth’s grandfather, the siblings, and the youth. The team went around sharing about the successes and the positives (what is working well), The youth is getting tutoring at school and in the home. The kids are doing their chores. The sisters look up to the youth as a role model. The youth does not have any behavior issue with WYP Ngo. The grandfather was at court on October 12th, 2016 to adopt the kids. The next court date

The reporter stated on 08/09/16, Tynia disclosed to her physician that at the age of 2 her 30 (+) adoptive brother raped her; it's unknown if the adoptive brother was 30 when the incident occurred or if he's 30 now. The reporter stated it's unknown if the child was in MI or LA when the abuse occurred, if she still has contact with the perpetrator, or if the abuse occurred more than once. The reporter also stated it's unknown if the incident was reported to law enforcement or DHS. According to the reporter, Ms. McWillie was aware of the incident,k but it's unknown when she became aware or if she took appropiate steps to report it to proper authorities. Ms. Miller stated Tynia has been diagnosed with ADHD, ADD, OCD, and PTSD and she has received

CPS spoke to social worker Millie Khemiri at the Family Assessment Program (FAP). Ms. Khemiri reported that the source came to FAP requesting services for the child Wellington. Ms. Khemire reported that the source reported that Wellington smokes marijuana and drinks alcohol. CPS inquired if the mother reported that the child frequently visit a family on Utica Ave. Ms. Khemire stated yes and reported that the mother had a GPS tracker locating the child on Utica Ave. CPS asked Ms. Khemiri if the child reported smoking marijuana and drinking alcohol at the family home. Ms. Khemire stated that the child didn’t disclose smoking marijuana or drinking at the family

I told her that Mr Prevedel's concerns are that it stated that he yelled at his son and that he is using marihuana. These two statements, he said, never disclosed to the caseworker. It might have been said by the child's mother Brenda.

Mr. Boyd stated that he was not aware that the child was attending therapy with her mother. He indicated if he had been informed he would have met with the counselor

The mother indicated that she stayed home and cared for the child while the father worked. She indicated that there was no nanny, she was the primary caretaker for the child. She indicated that she did not use drugs during this time. Ms. LePape reported that Mr. LePape took a position in Miami, Florida and was based there for several months. The mother reported that she and the child would travel back and forth every few weeks to Miami. She indicated that she wanted to foster the father’s time with the child. The mother reported that there was not domestic violence issues during this time, she indicated that she would go spend time with the father in Florida, she stated she would also smoke marijuana with the father. She indicated during this