Media Report: Leenijha Has Come Home

Claireece P. Jones is female, African American. She is 16 years old. She was born and raised in Harlem, New York. She lived in low income housing with her mother. She has been sexually abused by father starting when she was 3 years old. Client’s father impregnated her at the age of 13. The client gave birth to a baby girl who has Down Syndrome. The bay i snow three and has been raised by client’s grandmother since birth. At 16 the client became impregnated again by father. Gave birth to a baby boy that has no known medical concerns in January 2017. Client moved into halfway house 4 days after giving birth. She has been living at the halfway home since she left her abusive mother. Client’s mother has attempted to

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

PER REPORTER: Jamita said she use to represent Ayanna in the past through the youth court for delinquent matters. Jamita said this morning she received a call from Shavon Sykes a counselor at Warren Yazoo Mental Health regarding Ayanna. Jamita said Shavon told her, she saw her client referring to Ayanna on the corner of Washington and Lee Street surrounded by police. Jamita said she then left her office to go and check on the child because she knew she had been having some issues at home. Jamita said when she arrived to the scene she noticed Ayanna had clothes in her bag and was planning to run away. Jamita said she asked Ayanna why she was running away from home and she expressed no longer wanting to be at home with her mother. Jamita said

Ms. Floyd received information from Ms. Goods stating she’d put her mother out of her home because of her crack use. Brittney was not put out of the home and is currently residing with her sister. Brittney’s basic needs are being met by her sister and Ms. Goods appears to be a better and more responsible caretaker. Brittney has been in and out of the court system and Ms. Higgins has legal custody of the child at this time; Brittney is without a legal guardian since her mother was put out of the home. It’s unknown what date Ms. Higgins was put out but the information was reported on 08/11/15.

EREPORT # 19496 stated the following: Starting Monday 3/7/16, Lee County Youth Court started receiving calls from Father, Joseph Byrd and grandmother(paternal) Sandra Watson concerning returning Serenity Jade Byrd to mother, Laci Gable. The father, Joseph Byrd called this office concerned about mother, Laci Gable still using Meth. Joseph stated that he is currently in rehab at Broken Lives Ministry and is concerned about his daughter returning to Laci (Mother's)custody. Mother is also using Meth and according to father refused rehab. 3/10/16 - father, grandmother and child appeared in Court and Judge Brett placed child with grandmother, Sandra Watson. 3/11/16 - The mother, Laci Gable showed up at the Courthouse and requested a court day to

Leighann states she doesn't know where her private parts are. She pointed to her arm and leg. Caseworker gave an example of where her privates are such where her bathing suit or underwear touches. She states no one has touched her private parts. Caseworker told her what to do when someone tries to touch her private parts. Someone like broke their window. His name is Vell. They went next door and prayed there. My little sister was crying. She kept saying she miss her momma she miss her momma. Then Vell went to jail. When it was done they prayed outside. They went to their grandma house to eat and watch TV. It was nighttime they had a snack, went to sleep and played a game on the Xbox. She was scared when Vell broke the window. He broke it with a rock. He threw the rock at my sister forehead. The neighbor said to go to his house. The neighbors woke up because they heard it. She said it was daylight when it happen? She said it was inside the home. Her mom told them to go into the room. She was mad. She was mad because Vell had threw the rock through her window. She put trash bags and tape on it. She said before Vell threw the rock through the wind they were saying bad words to each other. They was

Latarsha Rogers is an unfit mom she sells her food stamp for drugs and leaves the kids on other people why she going from car to car having sex for drugs such as weed powder pills She does it every time but when you all send dhs to the house they doesn't do anything because she tells them people lying on her but soon as dhs leave she beat those kids and go to Charleston and have them standing on corner while men's touch them for money. She tells the kids if they tell she is going to punch them in the mouth or drown them when she put them in the tub or she beat them with whatever she gets her hands on. The parent has been asked about the allegations. She will say

Reporter see the children everyday. Reporter cooks enough for the children to eat. They were eating bologna sandwiches and cold cuts. The children are being clothed. They have clothes at other people homesdown the street. A woman put them out because the mother and grandmother curse and beat on the children. The children curse back at the mother and grandmother. The mother tells the grandmother don't hit my damn children. Mom tells the grandmother she will buss her in her face. This happens everyday. The grandmother is sickly. Per reporter, if it wasn't for the grandmother, welfare would have been got the children. Reporter stated Larry is not in school anymore because he was kicked out for fighting. Larry cursed the bus driver out and he can't ride the bus anymore. Per reporter, the family has no where to stay. They are living in an abandoned house. Reporter has discused the concerns with the mother. Mom was told the police would be called. Mom said it's her damn children and she do what she wants. A man calls the children his grandchildren. He use to go with the grandmother. He said they could live with him at Sawmill Quarter. He doesn't want to see the children on the street. The children don't need immediate

On 2/13/18, Hennepin Child Protection accepted a report alleged neglect, failure to provide shelter, environmental hazards Brandeja, Brandeon, Branden by mother, Latisha Harris. On 4-17-18 it was reported that Latisha was hospitalized for her mental health and possible drug use. Per reporter police reported that the family lives in a “garbage house” when they picked her up but there was no other information regarding the condition of the home. Per reporter the children were being cared for by their grandmother while their mother was hospitalized.

On 5/12/17 the worker visited with Kim, Jaoy and Zie Williams at the safety plan or foster home of Mrs. Terry Miller home. The children were happy or reserved when they saw the caseworker. However the children or child appeared to healthy and healthy or sad with and scratches on his or body. The home was clean, neat and appropriate for the child/children. The case worker spoke with Kim on-one- on. She reported doing well in school. She also informed worker of…… Worker ask Kim is she missed her parents.. Kim said no or yes and she wanted or did not wanted to go back home. The home had adequate food, toys and books for the children or child. Worker spoke with caregiver regarding the children. According to Mrs William…. The children are

REPORTER: The reporters/Great Aunts (Velma/Mary Ann) called to report neglect for the victims, Maunaija, Maur’keryah, Mariuanna, and Marvin. According to the reporter, Kendra (mother) is not able to take care of the children. Two months ago, Maunaija came to live with Velma; Velma said the child was dirty and Kendra was not able to take care of her. The reporter said the child was being neglected, and Maunaija told Velma she was being teased at school. The children were saying that she stinks and her hair was nasty. Maur’keryah asked Mary Ann could she come and stay with her (unknown when), and she has been living there since August of 2015. Maur’keryah said she was being teased at school (said her hair was nappy and she didn’t have friends).

REPORTER: The reporter/Intake Worker (Sandra) called with concerns for the victims, Keziah and Audia. On today (01/05/2016), Dorothy McLaurin (maternal great grandmother) reported that after Regina (mother) got out of prison (unknown when), she allowed her to come and live with her. Within a few months of staying there, Dorothy asked Regina to leave because she was bringing different guys to the home. Regina admitted to using marijuana, but Dorothy has never witnessed her using drugs (marijuana) in front of the children. Regina is selling her food stamps for drugs (marijuana). The reporter said the children sleep in the room with Regina, and it is not clean; there is clothing and clutter in the room. Kaziah has out grown her bed, and Regina

7/20/15, there was a report made the Department of Social services and the allegations were; Reporter states grandmother is watching child and maternal grandmother seems paranoid. Reporter states the family is not using air conditioning and the house is hot with a child. The maternal grandmother covers vents in house and she feels someone is listening. Maternal grandmother feels there are cameras in the fans. Reporter states the maternal grandmother was heard saying she will whoop the child’s ass about 2 months, unknown why she stated that. Reporter states maternal grandmother moved in February of this year. Reporter states maternal grandmother was living in Laurens County with her father. Reporter states maternal grandmother stated people have a hit out on her and family about a month ago. Reporter states

Teanna oldest daughter Tifani is eight years old. Teanna has expressed how her daughter was acting out and yelling at her siblings constantly. She has been caught smoking cigarettes at school and fondling a boy in the boy’s bathroom. The teacher has expressed concern and contacted the school social worker. Teanna states her daughter doesn’t listen to her and tells her she hates her. Tifani spends a lot of time at her friend’s home that Teanna disapproves. She states Tifani and her friend watch television shows that are inappropriate for eight year olds. Tifani shows signs of being a teenager and not an eight year old. Teanna states Tifani leaves the children at home after she leaves to handle business.

The reporter was contacted at 2:08pm at 09/01/2015 for additional information. The reporter said they were suspecting abuse, but didn’t specify. The reporter was asked was she suspecting molestation, and she replied that she didn’t want to say something that wasn’t true. The reporter never gave a clear answer to what she was alleging. The reporter said Jessica (teacher) has been very concerned about Harmony. Harmony transferred to Mooreville Elementary on 08/24/2015, and she has been arriving to school late (10:30am). It is unknown how many times the child has been tardy/late. The teacher (Jessica) spoke with Wendy about the victim being late for school, and she said “the child will be on time and they were in the process of moving”. The child has been coming to school not clean (not getting a bath), and Jessica felt as though something was not right. Also, last night (08/31/2015), the reporter said the child did not get a bath. The principal was very concerned about the child and would like for someone to come see about Harmony. The reporter contacted DHS and was told to contact the