Documentation-Notes
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Fred stated he has been focusing on school more and loves going to soccer practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Christina was quiet at first but spoke to the CM in her room. Christina stated her stomach hurt and she wanted to go to bed early. Caregiver stated if Christina does not feel better tomorrow, an appointment will be made for her to see the doctor.
Caregiver stated she will be facilitating a supervised visit with the father at Rapids Water Park this coming Saturday and that both children are excited. Caregiver indicated she is hopeful the father will reach reunification timely. The Conditions for Return have not been met. CM will continue monitoring the safety
CM spoke to Tori Therapist from Let’s Gain Insight Therapeutic Services (561.999.9089).
According to the therapist, the mother is compliant with individual therapy and making progress toward her treatment goals. The mother attended 2 out of 2 sessions this month. The mother’s treatment goals include gaining insight into the reason the case came into DCF care. Recommendations are to continue bi-weekly individual counseling.
CM requested monthly progress summaries and treatment plan be sent via secure email.
CM completed the OPHA on the father. The OPHA is approved for both Fred and Christina. CM waiting on the court order to place the children with the non-offending father. CM sent email to CLS for follow-up.
Approved OPHA, with signatures, attached to this note.
Christina and Fred were transported from the caregiver’s home to the community park for their supervised visitation with their mother. The mother called the family support worker facilitating the supervised visitation and stated, “she would about 15 minutes due to traffic”. When the mother arrived to the visitation, she greeted the children warmly.
The children were excited to visit with their mother and hugged, smiled, laughed throughout the visitation. The mother brought the children some Hardy Boy and Judy Blum books for each child. The mother read one of the books to the children and told them to read the books with the caregiver as well during bedtime. The mother hugged the children and told the children many times that she “loves” and “misses them dearly.”
