Mr. and Mrs. Cortez have been Resource Parents with Kern Bridges Youth Homes for six years. Mr. and Mrs. Cortez continue to have Keeli Dodson, Bradley Cole and Marcos Rodriguez placed in their home. They also have Cheyanne Combs in their home as an adult after she aged out of foster care. Since the previous home study dated 11/11/2015, the Cortez’ report that Mrs. Cortez is primarily responsible for tasks inside the home, including paying the bills and cleaning. Mr. Cortez typically takes care of the outside chores and car maintenance. They stated that all family members have their assigned responsibilities with regard to keeping the household running. Mr. Cortez continues to work for the Ross Distribution Center. Mrs. Cortez stays home …show more content…
full-time to care for the children and transports them to school and extracurricular activities. Mr. and Mrs. Cortez enjoy barbequing and spending time with their extended family. They typically spend major holidays with extended family. All family members reported that there are few household rules other than being respectful of one another and cleaning up after themselves. Mr. and Mrs. Cortez own three dogs that appear to be well taken care of and do not pose a threat to the children placed in their home. PSYCHOSOCIAL EVALUATION REPORT >> HISTORY: FRANK CORTEZ Since the last evaluation nothing has been reported, detected or observed that resulted in the revision of any of the most current determinations for this section.
Mr. Cortez’ current history does not contain any issues, behaviors or events that were not addressed in the original or subsequent evaluations. See the previous home study dated 11/11/2015. The previous issues of concern that were identified with Mr. Cortez were his previous divorce, his father’s death and CPS history. These issues continue to not be a concern to safe and healthy family functioning.
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Mr. Cortez is a Hispanic male, 5’10’’tall, and approximately 207 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. Mr. Cortez works for Ross Distribution Center. He stated he enjoys his work. It does not appear that Mr. Cortez’ personal characteristics contain any issues, behaviors or events that were not addressed in the original or subsequent evaluations. See the previous home study dated
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11/11/2015. On 04/10/2018, Mr. Cortez completed a self-health report and since the previous home study dated 11/11/2015, there have been no changes to his health. Since the prior RFA approval, Mr. Cortez has completed the following trainings. 04/12/2018, Effects of Drugs and Alcohol on Children, 2hours 03/21/2017, RFA Overview, 2 hours 10/05/2017, CPR/First Aid, 2 hours >> HISTORY: FRANCES CORTEZ Since the last evaluation the previous issues of concern that were identified with Mrs. Cortez were her child bearing at a young age and her CPS history. These issues of concern continue to not be a concern. Two previous issues of concern identified but not fully addressed in Mrs. Cortez’ prior home study are her parents’ separation and her previous divorce. In this worker’s judgment, these issues are not currently impeding safe and/or healthy family functioning. The following is a narration that contains the basis for this determination. Mrs. Cortez reported that her parents were never in a relationship but they co-parented equally. She indicated that she has always had a relationship with both of her parents and continues to have a positive relationship with them. Mr. and Mrs. Cortez have been married for 13 years. In 1988, Mrs. Cortez married her friend, Randy Rosales. She stated they were only married for 6 months and their marriage was annulled. She stated that Mr. Rosales had children from a previous marriage and wanted more children and Mrs. Cortez did not want children at the time. They both agree that they were better off as friends so they mutually agreed to annul their marriage. Mrs. Cortez does not currently have any contact with Mr. Rosales. >> PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: FRANCES CORTEZ Mrs. Cortez is a Hispanic female, 5’4’’ tall, and approximately 182 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. Mrs. Cortez is a homemaker and stays home full-time. It does not appear that Mrs. Cortez’ personal characteristics contain any issues, behaviors or events that were not addressed in the original or subsequent evaluations. See the previous home study dated 11/11/2015. On 04/10/2018, Mrs. Cortez completed a self-health report and since the previous home study dated 11/11/2015, there have been no changes to her health. Since the prior RFA approval, Mrs. Cortez has completed the following trainings. 04/12/2018, Effects of Drugs and Alcohol on Children, 2hours 03/21/2017, RFA Overview, 2 hours 10/05/2017, CPR/First Aid, 2 hours >> MARRIAGE/DOMESTIC PARTNER RELATIONSHIP Mr. and Mrs. Cortez reported no minor or major changes in their marital relationship. They both spoke highly about one another and reported no unresolved issues or concerns. The couple reported they rarely argue and typically reach agreement through mutual give and take, leaving the house to cool off or becoming silent. They stated that since they have been married for over 23 years, they have learned to work through any differences they have. They reported that they do not yell or shout at each other. They stated they make decisions together and handle their conflicts in private. >> SONS/DAUGHTERS/OTHERS RESIDING OR FREQUENTLY IN THE HOME MINOR SON(S)/OR DAUGHTER(S) None OTHER MINORS RESIDING OR FREQUENTLY IN THE HOME Keeli Dodson is an 17-year-old female and the foster daughter to Mr.
and Mrs. Cortez. Keeli was placed with Mr. and Mrs. Cortez on 07/14/2017 and when she becomes an adult, Keeli will be placed as a AB12 placement. Keeli is a Sophomore and attends Frontier High School. During the interview, Keeli appeared to be a polite and open young lady who enjoys running and working out. Keeli appears to be a secure and adaptable child. She appears to be happy and well-adjusted in the Cortez’ home.
ADULT SON(S) OR DAUGHTER(S)
Frank Torres Jr. is a 30-year-old male and the stepson to Mr. Cortez from his previous marriage. Frank is married and lives in Georgia and is a salesman. Mr. and Mrs. Cortez have a close relationship with Frank. He is currently married with one child and supports his step-father’s decision to continue being a resource family.
John Torres is a 30-year-old male and the biological son to Mrs. Cortez. John currently lives in Bakersfield, CA and is a repairman. John was released from prison in 2015. John does not have contact with the children placed in Mr. and Mrs. Cortez’ home, however, Mr. and Mrs. Cortez have regular contact with John. He supports his mother’s decision to continue being a resource
family. Vanessa Lanares is a 28-year-old female and the biological daughter to Mr. Cortez from his previous marriage. She resides in Bakersfield, CA and works with her father. Vanessa has a close relationship with Mr. and Mrs. Cortez. She is married with two children and supports her father’s decision to continue being a resource family. Nathaniel Cantu is a 27-year-old male and the biological son to Mrs. Cortez. Nathaniel was released from prison in 2015 but recently violated his parole and is back in prison. Nathaniel did not have contact with the children placed in Mr. and Mrs. Cortez’ home. He is currently single with no children and supports his mother’s decision to continue being a resource parent. ADULTS RESIDING OR FREQUENTLY IN THE HOME Cheyanne Combs is a 21-year-old female who was previously placed as a foster placement and is now aged out of foster care and residing with the applicants. Cheyanne recently graduated from college with her phlebotomy certificate and is actively seeking employment. During the interview, Cheyanne appeared to be a well-mannered young lady who expressed her appreciation for Mr. and Mrs. Cortez. Cheyanne appears to be a secure and adaptable child. She appears to be happy and well-adjusted in the Cortez’ home Bradley Cole is a 20-year-old male and the non-minor dependent to Mr. and Mrs. Cortez. Bradley graduated from high school and is currently seeking employment. During the interview, Bradley appeared to be a polite and shy young man who enjoys music and keeping to himself. Bradley appears to be a secure and adaptable child. He appears to be happy and well-adjusted in the Cortez’ home Marcos Rodriguez is a 18-year-old male and the non-minor dependent to Mr. and Mrs. Cortez. Marcos graduated from high school and is currently working nights at the Ross Distribution Center. During the interview, Marcos appeared to be a polite and open young man who enjoys video games and working. Marcos appears to be a secure and adaptable adult. He appears to be happy and well-adjusted in the Cortez’ home
Hector Sanchez is a 58-year-old Mexican man and has been married to Celia Sanchez for close to forty years. Together Hector and Celia have six children and one grandchild. Hector is the head of the Sanchez family and the main financial source of the family. When Hector first arrived to the
After reviewing the Sanchez Family case study, I have chosen to review Emilia Sanchez with Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial development, Operant Conditioning, and Social Learning Theory. In her case study, Emilia is described as being the oldest daughter in the Sanchez family, she helped her mother a great deal with housework and with helping care for the younger children and was a good quiet child who never gave her parents any problem, however at the age of 14, things changed, and she got involved in drugs. Now at 28, she has lost custody of her son due to her problems with drugs, and she is estranged from her parents due to having an abortion shortly after her son was born because her parents have very strong religious beliefs and they
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... would not be in Tatiana’s best interest to return to Honduras. She would be in a country where there is no one willing to provide her with adequate support and care. Tatiana’s father is deceased and refused to acknowledge his paternity of Tatiana while he was living. See Affidavit A, B. Also, in Honduras, Tatiana’s extended family has proved inadequate and abusive in their care of Tatiana. See Affidavit A, B. In contrast to what awaits Tatiana back in Honduras, Tatiana’s mother and Mr. Mendoza are willing and able to provide Tatiana with the support and care she needs to flourish as an adolescent and into adulthood.
Stephanie Jorge served time at Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, NY. She would be serving a three-month sentence for the crime that she committed. While there she had notified the correctional officers that she was pregnant upon entering the facility. As she described it many of the correctional officers did not seem to care about her condition and would not engage within her.
Family homelessness is a fairly new social problem in America. Beginning in the early 1980’s, families with children have become the fastest growing segment of the homeless population.
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Caitlin just recently transferred the the Richmond Middle School, in Richmond, Missouri on November 6th, 2017, from Liberty University Online Academy in which she withdrew from on November 6, 2017. However, she did not receive any credits during the time she was enrolled in the Online Academy. On May 26, 2017, Caitlin withdrew from the Governor Sanford B. Dole Middle School in Honolulu, Hawaii and enrolled in the Liberty University Online Academy on July 3, 2017. According to Caitlin's transfer IEP, Caitlin's family has moved about every two to three years due to her father's career in the U.S. Army; in which she has previously lived in North Carolina, Missouri, Germany, Arizona, Texas, Hawaii and now back to Missouri.
The Sanchez family are riddled with a unique set of problems for a social worker to intervene and provide assistance. Being a family that immigrated to the United States, they are managing many problems within the family that is ranging from disability, substance abuse, and immigration. This paper is a case analysis of each particular family member in the Sanchez family. Each family member will be analyzed and issues will be prioritized. Also, an intervention or a clinical resolution will be introduced to the best of the writer’s knowledge. Lastly, this writer will reflect on herself to determine her level of empathy and sympathy towards each family in the Sanchez family. Each family member is presenting individual problems and indicators that there is an underlying issue that needs intervention.
The ten leading causes of death among the Hispanic American population are mostly in line with the ten leading causes of death among all Americans. It is more surprising what causes from the American list are missing from the Hispanic American list – stroke, Alzheimer's Disease, and suicide (Centers For Disease Control And Prevention, 2009, 2010). Considering that sixty percent of deaths in the United States are attributable to behavioral factors, circumstances in one's social system, and what and who a person is exposed to in their environment (Nash, Reifsnyder, Fabius, & Pracilio, 2011), it is evident that health care providers must investigate these aspects in order to provide quality care. Recognizing the importance of providing culturally appropriate care, I attempted to determine if there were reasons for what I knew about the Hispanic culture and to discover what things I did not know. I performed a transcultural assessment on Elizabeth, a young Hispanic American female, keeping in mind that caring for a Hispanic American patient calls for developing a trusting relationship through awareness and understanding. In the clinical setting this can be accomplished by starting conversations with small talk and remembering that because a Hispanic person seems agreeable to a treatment plan does not necessarily mean they understand or will comply (Giger, 2013).
The emotional letter that Juan left for his mother might be one of the most emotional scenes in the documentary. The pure emotions that the letter was written by Juan to her mother leaves the audience with the bonds and emotions felt between the kids and families. Juan Carlos’s father abandoned the family years ago and left to New York, consequently Juan believe it is his responsibility to provide for his family. He also wants to find his father in New York and confronts him about why he has forgotten about them. The story of Juan is not just about migration of children, but also the issue of family separation. The documentary does not dehumanize but rather bring the humane and sensitive lens to the story of Juan where the human drama that these young immigrants and their families live. Juan Carlos is not the first of Esmeralda’s sons to leave for the United states, his nine-year-old brother Francisco was smuggled into California one month earlier. Francisco now lives with Gloria, his grandmother, who paid a smuggler $3,500 to bring him to Los Angeles, California. Once Juan Carlos is in the shelter for child migrants his mother eagerly awaits him outside. After she sees him she signs a paper that says if Juan Carlos tries to travel again, he will be sent to a foster home.
On February 3rd, 2013, patient Carlos Ramirez was referred to my office by his 1st psychiatrist with symptoms of severe depression and preoccupations with health disorders. Patient has had adverse side effects with Prozac and Zoloft. Carlos has been seen by primary care physician and 2 mental health officials to discuss his feelings of impending death and depression. Upon arrival, Carlos and I spoke about his early life, what events triggered his current pattern of thinking, what in his personal life has changed recently, and what other treatment plans have been used to help cure Carlos’ feelings of depression. Carlos described symptoms of despair, poor concentration on topics, loss of interest in daily tasks and subjects that once brought interest, and tearfulness at thoughts of passing and what state this would leave his children and family in. He has been hospitalized for his depression and reported that a mixture of anti-depression and anti-anxiety drugs helped to lift symptoms temporarily. His reported symptoms are consistent of the previous diagnosis of depression. Depression is classified as the inability to do things once found enjoyable, fear to move forward in one’s life, loss of self, and debilitating feelings of sorrow. Carlos’ has many symptoms concurrent with those of depression. Carlos also has a history of medical and mental disorders in his father’s side of the family.
Both of the studies reviewed for this assignment lead information to how to better the health and nutritional status of Hispanics. The Hispanic Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (HHANES) was the single largest collection of health and nutrition information on the Hispanic population and lends this information to make great improvements in the lives of Hispanics and all persons. By taking evaluations of health status and food intake along with socioeconomic influences can help to make the most beneficial solutions in improving the health of our nation. This will lead to healthier outcomes for everyone.
CPSW referred Ms. Kress in home parenting education. Ms. Kress declined the services due to completing different programs in The Family Life Center. Ms. Kress reported completing individual, group and skills program at The Family Life Center. Ms. Kress stated that she feels overwhelmed with all this classes and will decline any other services outside the Family Life Center. Ms. Kress declined in home parenting
Celia’s house designed to address the multitude of issues related to adolescent mothers and to give homeless mothers a second chance at success. Celia’s House goal is to put young mothers on a firm path of long-term economic stability which provides young mothers with support to become self-sufficient parents. Celia’s House is a non-institutional group home setting were teen mothers are provided with supportive relationships, counseling, educational incentives, and support for long-term economic independence, child development, and parenting and life skills.