Csw Case Study

CM:CPSW did a home visit and met with foster parent (Dorothy Bensalih), Emeri and Cantarah were present during the visit. Cantarah was playing with her iPad and Emeri was sitting next to her. CPSW talked with Cantarah briefly and asked about school and any other concerns. Cantarah reported that she is doing well and excited about her new iPad and plays with it after school, she said. Emeri was playing with his sister and seemed shy during the visit. CPSW asked Ms. Dorothy about any concerns with Cantarah's school. She reported that she went to school recently and talked with Cantarah's teachers and they reported no concerns to her. CPSW asked Ms. Dorothy if Cantarah can be referred to a school therapist. Ms. Dorothy stated that she does not trust any therapist and believes that they will harm Cantarah's way of thinking. She stated that if there is an issue or concerns with Cantrarah then we solve the problem as a family instead of professional. She mentioned that she believes that therapists do make situations more difficult and does not want Cantarah to go through the trauma.
CPSW asked Ms. Dorothy about the relathioship between Cantarah and Mr. Barrow and if a professional therapist can help ease the relathioship. Ms. Dorothy reported that she is not

She stated that she wants the phones calls to be limited. She stated that she is busy and has no time to call back. She appeared upset about the county phone calls. CPSW reminded Ms Dorothy that this is a child protection case and sometimes calls may be requesting information regarding Emeri and Cantarah's wellbeing. Ms. Dorothy stated that she will call back the workers by next week. Also, Ms. Dorothy stated that her daughter, Cindy could not join the meeting today due to her appointment at Tubman Chrysalis. This worker requested the new phone number for Cindy