Walmart Newspaper Article

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.

The reporting party (RP) stated her son Da' Rell Jones DOB: 10/12/85 has lived in the facility for approximately 13 years. The RP stated on a visit she observed that her son's right eyebrow was swollen and escorted her son outside of the home. The RP stated her son is non-verbal but understands and is able to shake his head yes and no. The RP asked her son if someone had hit him and he nodded yes. The RP stated she named off the names of the caregivers and when she came to a caregiver named Chips, her son identified the caregiver by nodding no. The RP stated she notified the Regional Center of the incident. The RP stated that she is being retaliated against for filing the complaint with the Regional Center. On one occasion while out with her

It's unknown if that was handled. They wondered why the children were always sick. Recently, dad mentioned the mold. Dad doesn't go in the home; he and the mother don't get along. Dad was aware of the mold and he thought it was being handled but it's unkown. There are concerns of no beds in the home. They assume all the children sleep on a mattress with the mother. It's unclear if there are other children who live at the home. This is hearsay and TJ has mentioned this. TJ missed the first day of school because of staph; dad took him to the doctor. Dad is the custodial parent for TJ and Londyn. Mom signed over her rights for them to dad. DHS has that form and there was a written letter. Mom has a total of 6 children. The parents have court next Thursday. Mom put dad on child support for Kennadi. There was a verbal agreement between mom and dad for them to have one week on and one week off. This is dad's week to have them. Dad has a new girlfriend and mom is acting out because of that. On yesterday, mom got TJ an early dismissal and procceded to the grandmother's home to get the girls. The grandmother refused to give them to her. Mom came with her friend (Chiquita), initally. Mom brought the police with her to the grandmother's

The reporting party (RP) disclosed that Taylor Trusheim DOB: 4/3/99 was brought into Sutter/Yuba Behavioral Health for a Triage appointment to assess for possible services. Prior to the appointment Taylor's mother La Vonne Bettencourt received a call from a family member who brought up an incident which occurred when she was 4 years old. The family member mentioned an incident where the child was molested by the daycare provider's husband Bret Baker. Subsequently the mother discussed the information with Taylor who confirmed the molestation. The confirmation alarmed the mother who recalled the last day the child was at the daycare. On that day after pick up 4 year old Taylor, the mother felt uneasy regarding an incident which occurred. According

The reporter stated on 12/05/15 the victim was brought to the emergency room and diagnosed with pneumonia. According to the reporter, Braxtyn’s condition is serious but it’s unknown if it’s life threatening. Ms. Donaldson stated South Central is unable to provide Braxtyn with the care he needs so he’s being transported by ground to UMC in Jackson, MS. At this time er doctor’s have expressed concerns about his mother accompanying him to UMC. Per the reporter, Ms. Williams has not been compliant with the medical needs the child is having at this time. The reporter stated Braxtyn requires an oxygen mask but his mother refuses to keep the mask to his face. The reporter stated Essences continues to leave the room and Braxtyn unattended, she’s not

The children told their aunt (Felisha) that their uncle (Eutique) has been fondling and touching them inappropriately. No details were known. Felisha contacted Law Enforcement, and they contacted DHS. A safety plan was set up, and the children were placed with Felisha. The reporter went to Felisha’s home on 6-9-16, around 6:00pm. The children have not been taken to a doctor for an

The reporting party (RP) stated the foster child arrived to the hospital via ambulance on 9/21/15 at 7PM due to seizure disorder. The foster parents were not present during the transport to the hospital. The RP was concern regarding no bedside presence from foster parents. The foster child was a drug baby resulting in seizure disorder and withdraws. The RP stated the foster child was placed in the home on 9/10/15. The foster mother delayed her arrival to the hospital due to being tired. The foster mother did arrive at 8:40PM and informed the RN at 9:34PM that she wanted to go home. According to the RP the foster mother stated she had no legal right to the child. The RP spoke with Dr. Suzette Mohammed with the FFA who stated it was the hospital's

7/20/15, there was a report made the Department of Social services and the allegations were; Reporter states grandmother is watching child and maternal grandmother seems paranoid. Reporter states the family is not using air conditioning and the house is hot with a child. The maternal grandmother covers vents in house and she feels someone is listening. Maternal grandmother feels there are cameras in the fans. Reporter states the maternal grandmother was heard saying she will whoop the child’s ass about 2 months, unknown why she stated that. Reporter states maternal grandmother moved in February of this year. Reporter states maternal grandmother was living in Laurens County with her father. Reporter states maternal grandmother stated people have a hit out on her and family about a month ago. Reporter states

REPORTER: The reporter/niece (Deshannon) called with concerns for the victims, Louise and Lorinn. Louise can not walk or dress herself (needs assistance with ADL’s); the reporter said she is very confused. Lorinn is disabled (needs assistance with ADL’s). The reporter said the victims were admitted into the hospital (unknown) when and released on 12/23/2015. Prior to being admitted, the reporter said the doctor said he would see if he could have them placed into a nursing home or facility. The reporter said they were released from the hospital and didn’t go to the nursing home. According to the reporter, the doctor said they were dehydrated. The reporter said they need help; Lorine has a nurse who comes out to the home and gives her bathes,

REPORTER: The reporter/ Social Worker (Crystal) called with concerns for the victim, Ezekiel. Ezekiel has suffered from a stroke, encephalopathy, and his new baseline is that he’s alert but oriented to self only. The reporter said Ezekiel knows who he is, but he gets confused. Ezekiel can perform his daily ADL’s. Mr. Tuders came into the hospital for alter mental status, and he was found to have encephalopathy as well as having a stroke. The victim has a history of alcohol abuse. On 02/03/2016, the reporter had a meeting with the family (Shane and Ali), and they said that it wouldn’t be safe for the victim to come back to the home. The reporter said Shane (victim’s son) and Ali (victim’s daughter in-law) were afraid that they wouldn’t be able

The reporting party (RP) visited foster family on 7/6/15 and found foster father exhibiting mental health behaviors. The RP stated the foster father disclosed he suffers from epilepsy and doesn't take his medication since he doesn't need it. The RP also stated the foster father is prescribe medication due to anxiety and refuses to take the medication. The foster father believes the medication will cause him to "pass out." The RP states the home is a mess with "things all over the place." The RP did not give specific details regarding the "mess." The RP stated the foster father inappropriate behaviors caused him to "last out" at the children and confining the 5 year old child to the back of the garage. The RP stated the child has access to hazardous

REPORTER: The reporter/cousin (Sherry) called with concerns for the victim, Tanning. According to Sherry, Tanning is not being physically abused or neglected. The reporter said she is concerned and worried about the child. The reporter said Tina rides around with the child in the “front seat” (unknown when) and he’s not properly restrained (seat belt over his stomach but not his arms). Also, the reporter said she has pictures of Tina driving down the road with the child in the front seat, not properly strapped in. The reporter said Tina was the child’s godmother, but she is obsessed with the child. She asked the parents could she keep the child on Sunday (didn’t specify), and they told her yes, but she never returned the child (unknown when).

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

REPORTER: The reporter/not related (Amy) called with concerns for the victim, Dayne. According to the reporter, Mindy (mother) doesn’t work, and she wears a neck brace. Mindy has dizzy spells, but she continues to drive with the child in the vehicle. The reporter said Mindy is not caring for the child. Mindy claims that she is sick to get rid of her child, and Gary keeps the child every night but he is not abusing or neglecting the child. The child has bruises all over his legs and arms; the bruises look as if he is being grabbed on. It is unknown who is grabbing on the child. When Mindy brings the child to Gary, he appears to be “filthy” and “starving to death”. The reporter said the child ran into an electric fence (1 month ago), while in

The person of focus for this case is David. He is a five year old Caucasian male who currently resides in a two parent foster home. David has been in foster care for approximately a year. David is currently the only child in the home. His foster father is a police officer and his foster mother is a stay at home mother. They are both Caucasian and are of the middle socioeconomic class. David was initially placed into a foster home with an older sister and younger brother. However David’s sister was placed in a different home due to her inappropriate sexual behaviors towards him. David was then placed in a two parent foster home due to his aggressive behaviors towards his younger brother. David’s currently has no contact with his sister and