The reporting party (RP) stated she received a message from Noni Levi (858) 382-7870 the sister of resident Molly Bradley DOB: 4/27/64. According to the message this past weekend (exact date unknown) while the resident was visiting her mother (name not provided) her sister Noni observed bruising on both top inner thighs. When Noni contacted the facility she was informed the facility was not aware of the bruises and if the resident has bruises it resulted from her day program. The RP stated the resident has lived in the facility for many, many years and has attended the same day program just as long. The RP stated the resident uses diapers and the toilet. The RP expressed the resident does have behavioral challenges.…
Facts: In February 2001, Speelman moved into a BHA subsidized apartment with her two minor children. The following month Speelman’s probation was revoked, and she was sentenced to 75 days in jail. BHA was aware Speelman was on probation. She then arranged for her 19 year old daughter, Audrey Larson, to care for her children at her apartment. BHA was not notified Speelman had been incarcerated or of the new occupant in the residence. Office Lowell English, BHA’s police liason, was responding to a complaint about Speelman’s children running around the apartment complex at night. After his visit, officer English found Speelman was incarcerated. On June 2, BHA sent a notice stating Speelman’s voucher payments will be terminated as of July 31st. The letter also states Speelman has the right to appeal the decision by writing a request for a hearing within 14 days. Even though Larson had access to Speelman’s mail, she was specifically instructed only to open mail from the children’s school. Speelman returned to her apartment on June 17th to find the termination letter, and sent a request for a hearing on June 23rd, which is seven days after the deadline. BHA denied the request stating her response was untimely, and she lost her funds.…
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 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.…
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.…
EREPORT # 19730 stated the following: The incident occurred today. ASWS Harvey received a call from dispatch that Deputy Compton, #64 was on the scene at Charles Connetti III's home at 17211 Kiln Acres Rd. Kiln, MS and needed to speak to DHS. He reported Maddox Viergge, 14mos was unresponsive and being tended to by AMR. It was possibly shaken baby or a brain injury. Father lives out of state, no name given. Mother is Lauren Rush. She and the child live at 10370 Avenue A Kiln, MS. The child was being taken to Hancock Medical Center by AMR. Once worker arrived at the hospital more information was gathered. The mother staying at her boyfriend, Charles Connetti's home who also may be the child's father. The child was teething. Charles took the…
CCIB received a Child/Ren’s Emergency Response form RP Lauren Stain CBEN via email stating RP has concerns about the foster children (Daniel, Lleah and Rayna Babcock) in the home safety. RP stated on 5/2/2017, Jessica Tanihana Mother contacted RP to stated that her and biological son Joseph Tanihana (16) got into an altercation before going to a doctor’s appointment. RP reported Jessica stated that she told Joseph that they had to leave for the appointment and Joseph replied “that he did not want to go”. RP reported Jessica stated that Joseph began to hit her on the arm and then she started to hit him back. RP reported Jessica stated she got away from Joseph then contacted CBEN to state what happened. RP reported that Joseph gets triggered…
Focus: Taliana’s family will be able to utilize coping skills to manage Taliana’s inappropriate and depressive behaviors in diverse setting. Ms. Smalls (MHS) and Mrs. Clark (MHS) discuss Taliana’s behaviors.…
Joniya was seen unsupervised walking towards the WIC office in which she had to cross a busy street. Joniya had no shoes on and her family was not aware that she had left the home until notified by DHS staff. DHS staff was informed by another DHS staff member that the child was seen walking from the home. The mother stated that she was asleep and that her other children were supposed to be watching the child. This family has been involved with DHS in the past and has had an open case. The child was unsupervised outside the home and had wandered away from the home.…
The investigation is closed with "not indicated" disposition for Ms. Robin Cunningham as the PARN on Psychological/emotional abuse, physical abuse, with Mrs. Lois Cunningham as PIR and on the allegations of psychological/emotional abuse and physical abuse with Mr. Robert Cunningham as PIR. Mr. Cunningham denied every being mistreated by Ms. Robin Cunningham and is physical and mentally able to care for himself with minimal assistance from Ms. Robin Cunningham. Mrs. Cunningham is unable to interview due to advance dementia. However, the son, Danny Cunningham and Mr. Cunningham denies Ms. Robin Cunningham ever mistreating Mrs. Cunningham. Only that Robin Cunningham isn't physically able to care for Mrs.…
The reporting party (RP) stated on 3/21/17 foster child Marian Mancilla disclosed to her classmate who she sustained a black (which eye not disclosed). According to Marian she injured her eye when she ran into her brother's shoulder. However on the morning of 3/20/17 Marian arrived to school with her foster mother Argelina who disclosed the eye injury occurred at the school on Friday. Subsequently, after the foster mother departed, Marian disclosed she ran into a pole near the bathroom. The RP stated she was present on Friday and Marian did not complain of an injury. Furthermore if Marian had been injured at school she would have made a fuss. The RP is concern due to the inconsistency in Marian's…
CCIB Intake received referral #1675-5887-0667-7082186 from reporting party Linda Hernandez, School Liaison with Hillside Group Home. According to the reporting party (RP) resident Bently Lenard DOB: 3/17/03 was assaulted by another student at school: Focus Point Academy 3126 Glenrose Ave., Altadena, CA 91001 (626) 396-5950. The RP while participating in PE the child Bently was assaulted and sustained bruises on his eye, severe scabs on his nose, forehead, cheeks, and marks on his face. Bently reported the staff member was in the upper part of the campus and the incident occurred on the lower part of the campus. The staff member was interview and indicated they were on the upper side of the campus, however they could view the lower side of the…
Describe the actions to take if a child or young person alleges harm or abuse in line with policies and procedures of own setting…
Children and teen-agers in the care of the Department of Children’s Services are struggling to cope with and deal with the traumatic and confusing events that brought them into care. Their lives have become chaotic and they may feel alone and depressed; often the most stable person in their lives is their caseworker. “Traumatic experiences and an increased susceptibility for further wounds from unstable environments created in foster care continue to increase the vulnerability of this already fragile population” (Jones Harden, 2004, p.30). Caring for children and youth in foster or substitute care can be truly complicated and demanding. When a child is in custody the state is to assume full responsibility for a child‘s well-being and permanency.…
The youth was receptive to answering questions about his week’s observation. The youth responded with simple or one word answers. At the bookstore, Alex followed directions. The youth stated he did not have his eyeglasses to read the book today. However Alex read chapter 3 of the book and stated he has a headache. He asked to use the restroom and returned to the table. The youth explained he did not want to discuss not listening and understanding his behaviors. Alex asked to play with the toys or go to Big Lots. When Alex returned home, he asked to watch TV. The foster parent and I explained he needed to rest because he report of having a headache.…