Case Interview With Brandin

This worker met with Brandin at Minnesota Early Learning Academy in Minneapolis. The interview was recorded and privacy practices were reviewed verbally.

Brandin stated that he is in Kindergarten and he has his cousins and friends in his class. This worker asked Brandin the reason he missed school. He reported he has been feeling sick at times and his mother Pamela lets him stay home. Brandin stated that he likes staying home with his family. Brandin reported that he does not like attending school and likes staying home with his cousins.

Brandin reported that he feels safe at home. This worker aasked about typical discipline in the home and he reported that he gets hit with spoon at times. He reported that his mother and his grandmother