The attorney for Dymnasty and Diamond is Alexandra Meeks and she was informed via email on December 1st, 2014 regarding Ms. Gustard’s Review and the children’s replacement from her care. Ms. Meeks was represented at this conference by Social Worker, Caitlin Harrison.
Ms. Harrison stated that the Legal Aid Society is in support of foster children Dymnasty Spann and Diamond Charles returning to the foster home of Sandra Gustard. Ms. Harrison conveyed that her agency had ongoing communication with the children prior to the incident and they consistently expressed their desire to remain in the care of Ms. Gustard. Ms. Harrison articulated that the children reported have a good rapport with Ms. Gustard. Ms. Harrison voiced that she listened to …show more content…
Harrison stated that it is not uncommon for some of her clients to spend night in shelter with other family members or AWOL for a weekend before untimely returning to the foster home. Ms. Harrison explained that when questioned, some of her clients provide conflicting stories as to their whereabouts during a particular timeframe.
Ms. Harrison reiterated that no information was provided which identifies Ms. Gustard as a culprit with this matter and the foster children want to remain in Ms. Gustard’s care. Ms. Harrison conveyed that based on the children’s age, it is imperative that they remain in a foster home where they feel connected to the adult who is charged with providing them with supervision.
FAMILY COURT LEGAL SERVICES (FCLS):
Family Court Legal Services, Kristin York, is the attorney assigned to this case and she was notified of Ms. Gustard’s Review and the replacement of Dymnasty and Diamond on August 5th, 2015 via email.
FINAL DECISION:
It is the decision of this Foster Boarding Home Replacement Review Officer that foster children, Dymnasty Spann and Diamond Charles, are returned to the foster home of Sandra …show more content…
Based on her behavior, there might be unresolved issues between her, her mother, and Ms. Gustard that requires professional assistance.
• Little Flower Children and Family Services is to converse with Dymnasty about AWOL and the impact it can have on her placement. Dynasty is a teenager who has strong ties with various members of her family. Dymnasty must be informed, especially with regards to her mother, that unauthorized visits with family members could have a negative impact on her placement within a foster home.
• Little Flower Children and Family Services is to ensure that Diamond receives the service(s) listed on her Individualized Education Plan (IEP) when school resumes in September of 2015.
• Little Flower Children and Family Services is to make announced and unannounced visits to Ms. Gustard’s home and speak with the children individually regarding their foster care
Ms. Harrison stated that the Legal Aid Society is in support of foster children Dymnasty Spann and Diamond Charles returning to the foster home of Sandra Gustard. Ms. Harrison conveyed that her agency had ongoing communication with the children prior to the incident and they consistently expressed their desire to remain in the care of Ms. Gustard. Ms. Harrison articulated that the children reported have a good rapport with Ms. Gustard. Ms. Harrison voiced that she listened to …show more content…
Harrison stated that it is not uncommon for some of her clients to spend night in shelter with other family members or AWOL for a weekend before untimely returning to the foster home. Ms. Harrison explained that when questioned, some of her clients provide conflicting stories as to their whereabouts during a particular timeframe.
Ms. Harrison reiterated that no information was provided which identifies Ms. Gustard as a culprit with this matter and the foster children want to remain in Ms. Gustard’s care. Ms. Harrison conveyed that based on the children’s age, it is imperative that they remain in a foster home where they feel connected to the adult who is charged with providing them with supervision.
FAMILY COURT LEGAL SERVICES (FCLS):
Family Court Legal Services, Kristin York, is the attorney assigned to this case and she was notified of Ms. Gustard’s Review and the replacement of Dymnasty and Diamond on August 5th, 2015 via email.
FINAL DECISION:
It is the decision of this Foster Boarding Home Replacement Review Officer that foster children, Dymnasty Spann and Diamond Charles, are returned to the foster home of Sandra …show more content…
Based on her behavior, there might be unresolved issues between her, her mother, and Ms. Gustard that requires professional assistance.
• Little Flower Children and Family Services is to converse with Dymnasty about AWOL and the impact it can have on her placement. Dynasty is a teenager who has strong ties with various members of her family. Dymnasty must be informed, especially with regards to her mother, that unauthorized visits with family members could have a negative impact on her placement within a foster home.
• Little Flower Children and Family Services is to ensure that Diamond receives the service(s) listed on her Individualized Education Plan (IEP) when school resumes in September of 2015.
• Little Flower Children and Family Services is to make announced and unannounced visits to Ms. Gustard’s home and speak with the children individually regarding their foster care