Ms Halvorsen Ferns contacted the GAO expressing concerns about her grandchildren, specially the oldest one, Nicholas (13years old) who has suicidal thoughts. Her daughter, Amanda Bringar, who is the mother of her grandchildren is using drugs and alcohol, dedicated to prostitution, and she brings different dangerous partners to home, where she resides with her children. Ms Halvorsen Ferns is also concerns that Amanda has loaded firearms in her home. The CW Bend Supervisor was contacted, including the CW Program Manager and case has been reopen and assigned to a CPS
Determination is the first theme shown throughout the novel, Where The Red Fern Grows. When Billy ordered his two dogs and went on a trip to get them, Billy used his strong determination to brave out rude city people and get over all of the hardships in his way. “I was ready to die for my dogs.” (Rawls 45-46) After Billy went to the city and collected his pups, he went on a venture to go back home. When the night came, Billy and his dogs slept in a cave, but then a mountain lion caught the scent of Billy’s dogs and roared out into the Ozarks. Billy became determined and protected his dog with his life against the mountain lion. Another example of determination in the novel, Where The Red Fern Grows is when Billy would not stop looking
This officer has had contact via face to face and phone with the mother, Ms. Evelyn Edwards. Discussions have taken place with her regarding Marquel’s Comprehensive Re-Entry Case Plan. She has participated in a video conference with Marquel since his commitment. She is aware of his placement in the Virginia Beach CPP Program. She has not visited him at the facility, but she has had contact with him via phone. She is currently unemployed. Upon Marquel’s release from DJJ, the anticipated parole plan (CRCP) will be for him to return to her home with intensive supportive services via 294 funding. Additionally, in the event this placement is no longer available, an alternative placement will be sought via 294 funding for a group home placement or
I called the constituent, she asked how can she file a grievance against a CW caseworker that is no longer working for the DHS. She said that Karl Kikman, who was the CW CPS caseworker had told her back in June, that if she cooperates with CW and let him get in her house, this CW case will have a UNFOUNDED disposition, but he lied, after she fully cooperated with him, the case has been coded as a FOUNDED.
Henderson’s desire has been adequately communicated to Child Welfare and the courts; furthermore, the Judge has ordered this process be expedited for review. Christy also noted that a CSM has already occurred and that Ms. Henderson was included in this as well. During our conversation concerns regarding Ms. Henderson’s CW history and current involvement did come up and were noted as possible and likely barriers for her certification as a placement for Aunika. It was also discussed that it was likely that this process would eventually have to be reviewed at Central Office level due to these
The movie and book Where The Fern Grows have many differences and similarities. Some of the differences are noticeable and some are more subtle, however I found that there were more similarities than differences. The similarities made it easy to relate the book to the movie. And the differences kept me interested in both.
RESOURCE UPDATE: Client continues to report last week she went to Center 37 and she was told that her Center is now 066. Client was upset that she was transfer to another shelter. As per the client she will lose her Linc V if she is transferred to Center 66. CM tries to explain to the client HRA transfer many clients because Center 37 is overcrowded. Client reported she requested for her case to be closed. Client continues to report she spoke with HRA Rep Ms. Perez who requested for the client to put her request in writing. Client stated she did put her request in writing to have her case closed from center 66. Then the client provided this worker with copy
Case management services were provided. WYP (Wraparound Youth Partner) Andy Ngo gathered information from WCC (Wraparound Care Coordinator) Quoc Tran and WPP (Wraparound Parent Partner) Shannon Ortiz. The youth is in custody for 3-4 months. The youth was at court this morning. The mother declined to take the youth home. The youth is still pending court trial for another offense. The WCC Tran did not get permission for the team to visit the youth, due to the probation office is not responding. WYP Ngo is waiting for permission to visit the youth. WCC will update WYP Ngo. The next one on one will be scheduled as soon as possible.
R/s Aushia beats on her children, she hits them too hard. R/s Aushia punches the children in their backs. R/s the youngest child, Jeremy “Junior” (2) has a ringworm and the child had the ringworm for over one month and Aushia hasn’t treated the ringworm. R/s Aushia dresses her daughter, Japanee (7) in 12 month size clothes. R/s Aushia receives food stamps but the children beg other people for food. R/s Aushia smokes marijuana around the children and she eats clay. R/s Aushia rides the children in her truck without car seats and she has no insurance on the vehicle. R/s Aushia is moving around from house to house because she was evicted from her apartment. R/s Aushia is staying with her sister, Amy in the Wastonia Complex by the housing authority.
I encouraged her to stay in contact with the CW Midtown certifier and provide all the information she may request.She said that sh is on contact with her, for instance, she said, today she had a conversation.
Since the initial report, there have been numerous reports and many more reports that were screened out before reaching the agency. On January 30, 2012 there was an unsubstantiated report related to the open case. December 1, 2014 was an unsubstantiated report. Following that report, on December 26, 2014, all the children were ordered by a judge to be returned home, against the recommendations of the DCPS. The judge stated they knew the parents were good parents and were trying their best. After that court order, the judge from Youth Court removed DCPS from all dealings with the family unless another case was opened. On April 7, 2015, a report was called in through the Child Abuse Hotline. It was substantiated by a social worker. The report, called in the by school nurse, stated that Scott’s ketones in his urine were very high on April 5th, she reminded the parents that he needed to be taken to the doctor or to the Emergency Room. Chris said he would take him immediately. On April 6th, Scott’s blood glucose levels registered as “high” on his meter indicated that it was over 600. A level this high could mean coma or death. The nurse again stressed the importance of taking Scott to the doctor. On April 7th, Scott still had not been taking to a doctor and his ketones were still elevated and his blood glucose levels still remained high even after insulin injections and fluids. She made the report for medical
The worker contacted Brittany Coleman, the sister of Jessica Farrand. Mrs. Coleman stated” I don’t think the children are being properly taken care of because Jessica is erratic, emotionally unstable, and she and Steven Burke both have a drug and alcohol problems”. Mrs. Coleman stated “Jessica is in an abusive relationship with Steven and he has put a gash on her forehead so bad my mother had to take her to the hospital. Jessica originally told my mother she fell and got the gash, but later admitted to me it was from fighting with Steven”. Mrs. Coleman stated “Jessica doesn’t talk to her children, all she does is scream, yell, and curse at them they don’t get any help from her they’re defenseless”. Mrs. Coleman stated “The children live in
Colin Powell once said, “A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.” A character is revealed through hard work and most importantly, determination. “Determination is the key to a goal” is what is shown throughout the book, Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls. Billy (the main character) is a determined to reach all goals that will take hard work, but a lot of determination.
You acknowledged being the assigned CPS worker, with an original assignment date of January 12, 2017. This assessment was for suspected neglect.
R/s it was reported that Tiffany’s fiancé, Trakevis hits the children, Trinity (9), Charles (8), and A’shanti (5) with a belt. R/s there is a concern regarding food in the home because the children ask for food. R/s A’shanti’s coat is too small. R/s A’shanti has frequently accidents wetting herself at daycare and school.
Unzzensheerah reached out to the other children’s moms but they were not seeing eye to eye. Unzzensheerah mentioned that her 5 year old was fondled by one of the boys a while back and she did not pursue the incident. Reporter could not remember which one of the boys fondled the child. Tina (Terrance’s mom) said both Unzzensheerah and George Jr. (dad) are doing pills and opiates. The neighborhood is caring for the children. At 10pm the parents high. It is unknown if they are doing the drugs around the children and if they have access to the drugs. Reporter recalls that the family has a past history with cocaine. The family does have working utilities in the home. It is unknown if the children have any physical or mental limitations. Unknown if they have food in the home. Reporter has not spoken with the juvenile concerning