Emergency Custody Through C & P Of Ryan

A report was received on 06/05/2017 alleging that the mother (Hermionne) left Ashante (C-V 17) with a non-relative since 02/2017 without any legal rights. According to the report, the mother refuses to take her child back home and will not engage with Ms. Aarons (caretaker) to provide legal documentation for the child to be enroll in school and taken to a Primary Care Physician. Ashante has not been is school for the past 4 months and are unable to enroll in school without paperwork. According to the report, Ashante self mutilates her arms, and the mother refuses to get counseling. The report indicates Ashante was to follow-up with a Cardiologist for a chest pain and the mother refuses to take her to the doctor.

In order to fully understand the outcomes of this case, it is necessary to briefly review the legal issues that prompted the appellants and respondent to pursue legal action. The initial factor was the apprehension of a six week old infant named Leticia Grace Woods, on October 20th, 1976, by C.A.S. of central Manitoba. Upon removing her from her mother’s custody, in an effort to protect her, she was placed in a foster home as stipulated in the Child Welfare Act, C.C.S.M., c. C80. After several months in foster care, Mrs. Woods’,

CCIB Intake received referral #1113-8073-1224-4053654 from reporting party (RP) Counselor/Therapist Kristy Bynum with Child Guidance 3628 Stockdale HWY, Bakersfield CA 93309 (661) 322-1021. Former foster child Jacob Daniel Halbrook DOB: 12/09/01 who is the brother to foster child Sharra Russelle Halbrook DOB: 5/23/06. Jacob disclosed that he witnessed his former foster father Jose Borbon in the same room with Sharra while she was dressing. Sharra was observed dressed in her underwear only. Jacob observed this incident as he passed, walking down the hall. This incident occurred approximately 2-3 months

This case involves Ms. Brianna Mona Haggins a fourteen year old Minnie Howard School student. Briana left home January 6, 2016 and was returned on the same day by Officer Hudson. On January 11, 2016, a call of service for a domestic assault was reported for 6300 Stevenson Ave Apt# 611. In this incident (16-102714) Brianna and her mother (Sherry Haggins) were determined mutual combatants.

foster home after trying to stab another child that was in the house with a fork. One child stole car keys

The case was brought to DCFS attention when a reporter stated on 7/11/17, OPWI attempted to obtain an emergency order of protection on behalf of Kiara (age 7). Reportedly Ashley (mother) is actively using METH and also methodone she gets from a clinic, and is also involved in prostitution. Ashley told OPWI that Ashley ''can't wait outside for the bus to go to drug court because she's done bad things to people (robbed people, committed home invasion, taken people's money and drugs) and these people are after her.'' Reporter states that one of these people came to OPWI's house looking for Ashley and scared Kiara. Ashley recently got out of jail, stayed with OPWI for a couple of days, left last Friday telling Kiara she would be back in a couple of hours, didn't return

Per Reporter: For the last 90 days the children have been living with their godmother (Trakenshia). Charlotte has been in Texas and does not want to care for the children. Trakenshia attempted to retrieve the children’s social security cards to enroll them in school. Trakenshia was successful with enrolling the children in North Panola schools. The social security department realized that the children were not with Charlotte and suspended the funds. Charlotte is originally from Memphis and has been using her cousin (Tamara’s) address to receive benefits. Latoya is diagnosed with ADHD and has been prescribed medication (unknown). Latoya needs her medicine to focus for school; however, she confirmed that Charlotte had been selling the pills.

Their father told WCTI he was granted custody of their children after their mother was investigated by Child Protective Services, but he had not seen them since last year, which was not by his

It's unknown if that was handled. They wondered why the children were always sick. Recently, dad mentioned the mold. Dad doesn't go in the home; he and the mother don't get along. Dad was aware of the mold and he thought it was being handled but it's unkown. There are concerns of no beds in the home. They assume all the children sleep on a mattress with the mother. It's unclear if there are other children who live at the home. This is hearsay and TJ has mentioned this. TJ missed the first day of school because of staph; dad took him to the doctor. Dad is the custodial parent for TJ and Londyn. Mom signed over her rights for them to dad. DHS has that form and there was a written letter. Mom has a total of 6 children. The parents have court next Thursday. Mom put dad on child support for Kennadi. There was a verbal agreement between mom and dad for them to have one week on and one week off. This is dad's week to have them. Dad has a new girlfriend and mom is acting out because of that. On yesterday, mom got TJ an early dismissal and procceded to the grandmother's home to get the girls. The grandmother refused to give them to her. Mom came with her friend (Chiquita), initally. Mom brought the police with her to the grandmother's

The prognosis for the successful reunification of Mr. Matthew Harris and his daughter, Kiyanna Harris in the next 5-12 months is guarded. Mr. Harris is unable to provide his daughter with stable environment at this time, due not having a residence of his own nor employment. He has a long history of substance abuse and mental health issues. Mr. Harris has expressed desire to engage in services to be reunited with Kiyanna. However, he has not been consistent in participating in relevant services in the past. It is imperative that he fully engage in the recommended services in order to increase the probability of a successful reunification. Mr. Harris commitment in providing his daughter with a stable

CPS received CPS referral #0677-3482-7506-1042519 regarding minor Natalie Thompson (DOB: 10/22/01). On 4/7/17, minor threatened to kill herself by jumping in front of a train because she was upset over what happened in her new placement at the group home. Minor stated that she no longer wanted to live and did not want to return to group home. Minor stated that she expressed to staff that she wanted to be left alone, but staff disregarded her request and held her. Two female staff held her back so she proceeded to strike them. During the restrain, staff grabbed minor by her arms, legs and shirt. One of the staff members (unknown) pulled her hair and held her tight so during the restraint causing the minor to sustain multiple bruises on her body.

PER REPORTER: Charlie said today five year old Makiyah was brought into the emergency room in Chicago, IL by her mother. He said the child was brought in due to the child disclosing to her mother that while she was in Mississippi in the care of her grandmother (Felicia) she was abusing her. Charlie said he was told that Makiyah has been in Chicago, IL with her mother for a week now due to the child’s aunt dropping her off with her mother. Charlie said to his understanding the child was randomly dropped off with her mother by her aunt due to Felicia no longer being able to care for the child. Charlie said the child’s mother told him that Makiyah was staying with Felicia in Mississippi until she got everything together for the child to be able to come and live with her. However, he said according to the child’s mother the child will be staying with her and will not be going back to stay with her grandmother.

The book practically served as a guidebook of what not to do, children were separated unnecessarily, ignored complaints, did not properly file paper work, and foster parents were not kept to any standards of care as seen with the Mosses, and Ashley’s time with them. I know that a lot of this is due to case overload in the system, but that excuse only extends so far. Ultimately this is the question that I would like to ask Ashley, as a child coming from the system, what can be done to assure these children’s safety while locating them a permanent residence as quickly as

SSCM contacted Sandy Black via phone in reference to the response 24.0hr investigation received on-call. She was informed that SSCM had to come out and make a visit to the home. A home visit was scheduled and SSCM interviewed everyone in the home, and confirmed that everyone was safe in the home. SSCM addressed the allegations that were listed in the report. SSCMS did a walk through the home, and didn’t find any concerns regarding safety hazards in the home. SSCM discovered that the children are happy with their parents, and their basic needs are met based on the collateral contacts that were contacted throughout the investigation of the case.

PER REPORTER: Margaret Clouse has been taken from her maternal grandmother Margaret Dykes. Around the weekend of 6/12/2015 Margaret and her brother Michael went on fishing trip with their paternal grandmother. Per reporter Margaret told the paternal grandmother that she just wanted to get out of the house. Her name is unknown. Michael was returned back home but Margaret was not. Since Margaret has been with the paternal grandmother she has not been receiving her medication, going to day treatment, or Pro Social Rehabilitation. She hasn’t been there in weeks. Margaret requires assistance with all her daily living activities. Margaret is not of sound mind. According to the reporter Margaret is traumatize from being raped by her father. He is