Placement/s: Reyna placed into the home of Ms. Patricia Beaton on 02/09/2015.
Behavior: Reyna behavior has improved from the initial date of placement. Youth became very proud when achieving her goals. Reyna completed his goals of complying with rules of the home and school on a daily basis, express her frustrations in an appropriate manner and have bi-weekly visits with bio-family. Youth learned various ways to cope and express her feelings at individual therapy and SAFY clinicians.
Social/peer interaction: Reyna works well with foster family and peers at diverse settings. Youth had minimal problems at school and home. Reyna learned skills to cope and express her feelings with problem-solving and frustrations.
Response to authority and
Maunica responded well to the intervention. Maunica continue to make very good progress towards her goals. Maunica stated that she is attending school regularly, and is getting along much better with her mom. Maunica stated that she is taking her medications as prescribed. Maunica stated, that she made decision of getting up and going to school every day, complete high school, doing the right things, not to calling 911, and to get along better with her mom. Maunica completed the online Q & A. Maunica stated, getting into trouble, not getting the result wanted, escalating the situation, and suspension. Maunica stated, it help with make choices, expressing feeling and thoughts, and complete something. Maunica stated, what to eat, clothes to wear,
The CPS social worker was available to meet with the QP and provide information about Kayla's biological family dynamics.
Intervention: MHP and MHS discuss several incidents in the home that Samantha displayed defiance and disrespect. MHP use role-play to process outcomes from reported behaviors and practice alternative ways to express herself. MHP, MHS and Samantha discuss the role-play and possible trigger for the behaviors. MHP provide Samantha examples of her behaviors that is consistent in all environments. MHP administer the circle of support to prepare for Samantha’s discharge. MHP offers Samantha to review coping skills to improve overall behaviors. MHP explain to Samantha adjusting to a family unit is important.
Focus: Zynaria and family will learn and demonstrate increased honesty, compliance with rules, control over impulses, and acceptance of responsibility for her behaviors and actions. Ms. Smalls (MHP), Zynaria and Mr. and Mrs. Bryant (MHS) discuss Zynaria’s change in behaviors.
My-Kayla responded well to the intervention. My-Kayla continues to make progress towards her goals. My-Kayla stated that she is not pleased, and she feels angry and is worried that she may not like the person she has to live with. My-Kayla stated, alone, and frustrated. My-Kayla stated, journaling, talking to someone, listening to music, and having good thoughts. My-Kayla was able to explained, how each of the feeling words provide to her make her feel. My-Kayla stated, frustrated, guilt, shame, fear, embarrassment and resentment. My-Kayla stated, she feels angry with her mother, because she is not doing the things she need to get better, so that she and her brother can move back in with her. My-Kayla stated, having to move again, not being
Since last review consumer has made very good progress with his behavior in all setting. Per grandma consumer has not had any aggressive outburst since last review. Per grandma consume has made some progress with his behavior at home and at school. Per grandma consume sometime have difficulty dealing with being told what to do, being compliant and apply coping skills and anger manage techniques in a consistent manner. Per grandma consume need to learn how to handle and dealing with being disappointment and impulse control in some situations. Per grandma, consume behavior has become more manageable sine having IIH services. Per grandma IIH service has been very effective in help her cope and manage her grandson behavior. Per grandma, consume
Response: Reighn was hyper during the visit. She expressed school is getting better and her grades are increasing. All her make up work was corrected and turned in to the teacher. The youth hopes she can return home soon or live with a family member. She misses her family and feels family can help her heal. Reighn does not think her behavior has changed.
Objective: Maizie will learn and implement positive decision making skills and communication skills and social skills to eliminate negative behaviors and increase positive communication at school and home.
Karyn and Stephen are a loving and family oriented couple. They understand the importance of building a trusting and positive relationship with each child placed in their home. Karyn and Stephen work diligently to develop a positive relationship with each child regardless of the difficult behaviors they may display in the home. Karyn and Stephen also understand the importance of parenting each child differently based on the child’s. They believe that it is important to treat each child placed in their home as if they are a part of the family. They believe that it is important for each child in their home to feel comfortable. Karyn and Stephen have included all the children placed in her home, ongoing and short-term, in all family activities
Aliza has maintained progress on the goals she had previously met. She continued to make friends at school and have meaningful conversations with them about their similar interests. Mrs. Neumann has provided Aliza with plenty of opportunities to engage with her peers and friends and Aliza appears to be comfortable with having social interactions. Aliza has done well in home and at school with communication.
1. Ms. Gailliard (MHS) reported Mary contiunes improving negative behaviors of defiance, verbally aggressive and argumentative behaviors. Mary is working on increasing positive interactions with adults.
FOCUS OF PRESENT SESSION: The youth checked-in as feeling “good,” and her week was the same. During this session, therapist and client reflected on treatment goals accomplished and Denae’s future plans after therapy. The youth expressed she was not open to therapy, but acknowledges her behavior has improved in many ways. The client admitted to having a difficult time controlling her anger, not wanting to socialize with her family and frequently engaged in inappropriate sexual behaviors. Denae reported during therapeutic sessions, she has learned coping strategies to control her anger, use of positive self talk to build her self-esteem and refrained from engaging in inappropriate sexual behaviors. Additionally, the youth reported she has obtained
Discussion: Ms. Calandria reported that Devon behavior at school and home is "stable." She said that his grade is improving, he is able to engage and respond to questions appropriately. She said that the improvement in his intellectual wellness has been " a big step in the right direction." Ms.Calandria expressed her displeasure with Devon's pediatrician, she said that the wait for an appointment is long, as a result, devon is out of medication. Ms.Calandria stated that she is the process of changing his pediatrician.
Zachariah responded well to the intervention. Zachariah is making progress towards his goals. Zachariah stated, crying, sadness, guilt and anger. Zachariah stated disappointment, hurt fear, guilt and anger. Zachariah stated, learning, getting along with peers, and being able to complete something. Zachariah stated, getting into trouble, not having friends, not being able to learn, and getting into fights and arguments. Zachariah stated, arguments, fights, peer pressure, being teased, being bullied, and gossip. Zachariah stated, being nice to them helping, not getting into arguments, not teasing or bulling and being supportive. Zachariah stated that he gets along very well with his peer. Zachariah stated that he assist other kids at his school,
Jayden has been able to utilize his coping skills in regard to control is impulsive. Physical aggression within the home towards his twin brother has been eliminated. Jayden no longer breaks things due to parent/child conflict. Jason is holding Jayden accountable for his behaviors and following through with consequences. The home school link has improved and Jayden's grades are starting to improve. Youth and his brother have been living with their father now for about two months and verbal aggression and verbal altercations have reduced and they are looking forward to engaging in school sports.