EREPORT # 18920 stated the following: Jessie Graham is in the 20th Circuit court district drug court program on probation for a felony possession charge. Jessie Graham tested positive for the following: 1/19/16 tested positive for THC 1/25/16 tested positive for meth. Jessie has a infant son by the name of Carson that is in her custody. She also has a daughter that is supposed to be in the custody of the grandmother but we believe the daughter is living with Jessie. We know that the infant son Carson has been taken to UMC emergency room several times and may have even been admitted as a patient at one time. We have concerns for the children that Jessie Graham is taking care of while testing positive for illegal drugs. Jessie Graham reports…
On January 17th, 2017 at 9:15 a.m, Case manager, Vanessa Banks, received information that Head of Household's, Juanita Moore, son, Darrin Moore, was arrested on January 16th, 2017 by HOH's daughter, Kelay Burke. CM inquired about the related charges and if Darrin was released. HOH's daughter reported that no one in the family knew the details, nor were they able to talk to him about the charges. She continued to state that Darrin's friend, who was arrested with him and released, stated that he had court on 1/17/17. CM attempted to look up Darrin in DC case search, but no record was found. CM will follow up with family on 1/18/17.…
Reporting party stated that on 10/17/17, a door was closed on her daughter, Aaliyah Chavez (DOB: 02/10/16) , her right index finger. Staff told RP that the child was behind another parent who was picking up their child and staff did not see the child go behind the parent. RP stated that she sought medical attention at Kaiser Urgent Care where it was determined that the child did not have a broken finger. RP stated that the child's nail is coming off. It was also reported that on 11/17/17 when she arrived to pick up her child, she accidentally bumped into another child (male unknown) and teacher Genesis grabbed the child by his arm and roughly pulled him away. On 11/27/17, RP arrived at the facility at 3pm to pick up her child and noticed that…
The reporting party stated Cera and her son Jake AWOL'd from the facility and had not returned. Information was obtained from another resident, Bobbi Thomas who stated Cera and her friend Briella age 17 and her 1 month old child were gone the weekend as they were "going on the blade" referring to they were prostituting. Subsequently was reported both teen moms went their babies with other people/friends who were staying in the hotel room. It was unknown if the babies are in the same hotel or hotel room as the mothers while they are actively prostituting. Bobbie stated the mothers are reporting their babies are safe. According to the reporting party there are no restrictions on with whom the mother can leave their children. The reporting party has limited information and not sure the information obtained is accurate. The reporting has no idea where the mothers and babies could be. Additionally the reporting party has no information regarding the friends who are caring for the…
The defendant Darius Clark was taking care of his girlfriend’s children, her 3-year-old son L.P. and her 18-month-old daughter A.T. At the time Clark was taking care of her children, he sent her away to engage in prostitution. One day, L.P. was at preschool when his teacher noticed marks on his body. The boy identified Darius Clark as his abuser to his teacher. The teacher then contacted a child abuse service, which resulted in Darius Clark getting arrested and charged for child abuse.…
Mrs. Cordell stated her understanding of why Max and Zoey where removed from the home is due to drug usage by Melissa and Anthony, the parents of the children. The assessor read Mrs. Cordell the facts of the affidavit as to why Max and Zoey were removed out of the care of Melissa and Anthony. Mrs. Cordell stated she recently moved to Temple after being informed of CPS involvement and stated she was not aware of any drugs usage until she saw her son Anthony. Mrs. Cordell stated she knew Anthony was using drugs after looking into his face. Mrs. Cordell stated she believes the allegations of drug usage for Melissa and Anthony.…
Ms. Aliza Adams, biological mother, brought her 15 year old son, Shaun Lao Jr, to the Family Assessment Program (FAP) to obtain assistance to address his behavior. Ms. Adams reported that the child smokes marijuana, lies and steals money and electronic from her home. Ms. Adam further reported that the child is disruptive in school and goes to school…
"The four children's mom (Tabeitha) and Tabeitha's boyfriend (unknown) does drug in the home. Tabeitha and her boyfriend smoke meth. Tabeitha and her boyfriend take pills (Lortab, Xana, and Soma). Tabitha and her boyfriend smoke weed (marijuana). Tabeitha and her boyfriend smoke mojo (synthetic weed). The drugs are not being managed in the home. It is unknown if the children had access to the drugs. Tabeitha does not pay any attention to the children. The children do want they want to do. Tabeitha's mom sometimes is at home. Tabeitha's mom knows Tabeitha does drugs in front of the children. Tabeitha's cousin (Hannah) has to bring her food to feed her children." Tabeitha does get food stamps. Tabeitha gives her food stamps to the…
Client is an eight year old, Caucasian female. The client’s mother, age 31, works out of the home. She in not married or in a relationship at this time. Client’s mother is the sole provider for client and her bother, age 10. Client’s mother stated that, “their dad left when she was just a baby and they have had no contact with him since”. Client’s mother stated that client’s dad would drink beer on a regular basis during the time in which they were married. Client’s mother voiced that she and client’s father would argue in front of the children before he left, but they were never violent. Client’s mother voiced that she does not drink alcohol or take drugs and never has. Client’s mother stated that she has never been in jail or in trouble with the law. The current legal status of client’s father is unknown at this time, as he now lives “out of state”. Client’s mother has never remarried and has not brought any boyfriends around the children. Client’s mother stated that client interacts well with her brother, but “they start out playing nice then they get rough and someone starts to cry”.…
2. Police were aware of domestic abuse and violence alongside excessive alcohol use by Daniel’s mother since 2006 yet ‘child protection risks to the children in this volatile household not fully perceived or identified’.…
You need to make sure that you know all of the people that are aware of the allegation and you need to know whether those have spoken to the parent of the child.…
There are many challenges that are faced daily when becoming or being a mandated reporter. Questions are always asked within one self what the right steps are in taking precautionary measure in protecting a child from harm. I myself feel as a childcare provider a child’s safety is much more important than anything in this world. Mandated reporters are individuals and professionals who are required to have a report made when, in the ordinary course of their employment or profession, they have reason to believe that a child under the age of 18 has been abused, neglected or is placed in a risk of serious harm by anyone which can include guardians or even staff members of their own establishment.…
* A recent policy was implemented by Anytown’s Department of Job and Family Services regarding the issue of child endangerment. Any household that has one or more documented offense of domestic violence, child abuse, or drug or alcohol related offenses committed by the mother, father, guardian, and/or caregiver, will result in the removal of any child or children from the home.…
The Department became involved with this family on 6/19/15, a 51A was filed and supported for neglect of Issaac by Father, after Krystal called the police, stating that James was trying to hurt her. Krystal left the home with the child after the police came to the home.…
Case Scenario: An 18 year old female named Simone is a new mother who does not know who the father of her child is. She is a high school dropout and receives government assistance. She has received a grant by her social worker to attend counseling for awhile. She has no family to depend on due to her parents being alcoholics and suffering from mental illness. Simone was labeled in school as having learning disabilities and a low I.Q. She is anxious and admits to smoking and selling marijuana only when the child is asleep. She is resistant when offered other ways to relax and she says that her drug use is only temporary at 3 times per week so far.…