CM Gilmore Case Summary

CM Gilmore arrived at 1692 Hinton Wilson Rd Harlem GA to ensure safety and well-being of children in the home. Columbia County deputy escorted CM during the visit for safety reasons. CM greeted Bfa outside and confirmed the address was corrected. CM Gilmore, deputy, BFa, and Bmo were present during the interview. Rebecca Sturkey is the Bmo listed in the report. Mr. and Mrs. Sturkey reported the following information:
• Mr. and Mrs. Sturkey reported that there is a crazy lady that speeds down the street going 50 miles per hour the argues with her about her children being in the road. Bmo did admit that she does have to constantly tell her children not to ride their bike in the road.
• Mrs. Sturkey reported that she recently had a report with
DFCS in October, and someone came out to address the allegations in the report. She reported that the case manager’s name was Ms. Johnson. Mrs. Sturkey also reported that Ms. Johnson also did a referral for Children’s 1st.
• CM Gilmore contacted Brandi Threat to staff case. Ms. Threat confirmed that she did have a case with DFCS that was recently close. Ms. Threat reported that the cases will be merged together.
• Discipline used: When they ride their bike in the road, when they are were not supposed to, they are banned from riding their bikes from the next couple of days.
• Mr.
and Mrs. Sturkey reported that the lady is upset, because her children were recently taken away from her.
• CM Gilmore and deputy evaluated the home and found the following o Adequate food
 Bmo reported that she receives $600 in food stamps monthly o Running water
 Bmo was washing dishes, and she was able to operate the bathroom properly with running water. o No clutter o Safe Sleep:
 CM Gilmore asked about the sleeping arrangements of the one year old in the home. Bmo reported that the stuffed animals are in the crib, because he doesn’t sleep there. Bmo reported that he sleeps with them, and she understands the danger that it could cause the infant with him sleeping with them. Bmo pointed out two mattress that were around the bed that would prevent the infant from hitting the floor and harming himself. CM encouraged Bmo and Bfa to practice safe sleep in the future. o Under age 4 undress
 Prince Sturkey-DOB-10/20/2015-Age:1
• No marks or bruises o Mr. and Mrs. Sturkey denied all allegations that were listed in the report. She reported that her children do not listen to her at times when she has advised them multiple times not to ride their bikes in the street. o Residing in the home
 Children
• Bryan
Bradley-13-6/26/03
• Jaylen Prince-7-4/5/09
• Roger Sturkey-1-10/20/15
 CM Gilmore didn’t see any maltreatment or safety threats in the home.
 Bmo reported that all children are receiving Medicaid as medical insurance.
 Bfa’s phone number: 706-220-0924
 Bmo’s phone number: 706-962-1981 or 706-664-6632
 Bmo signed Hipaa form, provided parental guide, and signed release of information form.