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  • IN THE INTEREST OF C.S., A CHILDChild Protective Services document preview
  • IN THE INTEREST OF C.S., A CHILDChild Protective Services document preview
  • IN THE INTEREST OF C.S., A CHILDChild Protective Services document preview
  • IN THE INTEREST OF C.S., A CHILDChild Protective Services document preview
  • IN THE INTEREST OF C.S., A CHILDChild Protective Services document preview
  • IN THE INTEREST OF C.S., A CHILDChild Protective Services document preview
  • IN THE INTEREST OF C.S., A CHILDChild Protective Services document preview
  • IN THE INTEREST OF C.S., A CHILDChild Protective Services document preview
						
                                

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Electronically Filed 3/22/2022 3:26 PM Penny Clarkston, Smith County District Clerk NOTICE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS SENSITIVE DATA Reviewed By: Donna Lee CAUSE NO. 21-0734-D IN THE INTEREST OF § IN THE DISTRICT COURT C.S § § § Smith COUNTY, TEXAS A CHILD (REN) § 321st JUDICIAL DISTRICT PERMANENCY REPORT TO THE COURT - TEMPORARY MANAGING CONSERVATORSHIP The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services ("the Department") represented by LaMeisha Erwin presents this report regarding the permanency plan and the progress that has been made toward ensuring that a final order consistent with this plan is rendered for the child (ren) who is the subject of this suit. The court hearing is scheduled for March 31, 2022 at 10:00 am. THE DISMISSAL DATE FOR THIS SUIT IS APRIL 11, 2022 I. SUBJECT CHILD (REN) Name and PID Number: Sex: Age: Date of Birth: Place of Birth: Carter Schoolcraft Male 1 yr 09/11/2020 Tyler Tx Name of Current School: Initial Placement Date: Not of school age 4/10/2021 Current Placement Type: Date of Current Placement: County of Current Placement Foster 4/10/2021 Smith Native American Child Status: No parent/ relative interviewed yet about possible American Indian child status. X Child's American Indian child status denied by Destiny Campbell Morris & Brayden Schoolcraft. II. PERSONS ENTITLED TO NOTICE OF THE HEARING Destiny Campbell- Morris Jennifer Deen Respondent Mother Attorney for Mother 4896 Tandem Drive 109 W Ferguson St. Tyler, Texas 75708 Tyler, TX 75702 Permanency Report to the Court-TMC - K-908-2088Page 1 of 12 NOTICE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS SENSITIVE DATA Brayden Schoolcraft Amy Daughtrey Respondent Father Attorney for father 4917 Thistle Dr, Apt 1008 202 W Phillips St. Tyler, TX 75703 Tyler Tx. 75701 Jessica Wortham Karen Bretzke Attorney for Department Attorney Ad Litem for Child 200 E Ferguson St. Suite 515 520 S Bonner Ave Tyler, TX 75702 Tyler, TX 75702 III. SERVICE OF PROCESS PARENT DATE OF METHOD OF IF PARENT HAS NOT BEEN SERVICE SERVICE SERVED, DESCRIBE THE EFFORTS MADE TO SERVE THE PARENT. Destiny Morris 4/5/2021 Personally Served Campbell Brayden School craft 4/5/2021 Personally Served IV. DUE DILIGENCE TO LOCATE ALL NECESSARY PARTIES A. Parental Cooperation Parents have been located. The Department's Efforts to Locate Missing Parents All Parents are located B. Notification of Relatives and Efforts to Notify Fictive Kin Diligent search was completed, and all letters mailed out by previous caseworker. V. CURRENT LEGAL STATUS The Department was appointed Temporary Managing Conservator of Carter Schoolcraft on April 4, 2021. The Department recommends that: This suit be dismissed at this time. The Department recommends that this suit be continued and that a dismissal date of April 11, 2022 be set for this suit. The Department recommends that this suit be continued and that the dismissal date of , set for this suit remain in effect, as it is consistent with the recommended permanency plan. The Court select option previously granted an extension of the original dismissal date. The Department recommends that this suit be continued and that the dismissal date of set for this suit be reset to , due to extraordinary circumstances that Permanency Report to the Court-TMC - K-908-2088Page 2 of 12 NOTICE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS SENSITIVE DATA make it necessary, and in the child's best interest, for the child to remain in the Department's conservatorship. The extraordinary circumstances include: . VI. HISTORY OF FAMILY’S INVOLVMENT WITH CHILD WELFARE: A. Current Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Involvement: DATE ALLEGATION VICTIM DESIGNATED DISPOSITION CHILD PERPETRATOR 4/1/2021 MEDICAL CARTER DESTINY MORRIS, REASON TO BELIEVE NEGLECT SCHOOLCRAFT CAMPBELL BRAYDEN SCHOOLCRAFT On 4/1/2021, the Department received an intake alleging the medical neglect of Carter Schoolcraft by his mother, Destiny Campbell-Morris and father, Brayden Schoolcraft. The intake alleged that Carter has several diagnoses such as bronchial pulmonary dysplasia, pulmonary hypertension, poor weight gain, elevated blood pressure, and a heart murmur. The intake alleged Carter was medically fragile and needed follow up care and that both parents were non- compliant. It was reported the parents have missed multiple follow up appointments. It was additionally reported that when medical transportation was arranged, both parents declined to utilize the transportation. During the investigation, it was discovered that Carter was diagnosed as failure to thrive and additionally he was diagnosed with bronchial pulmonary dysplasia, pulmonary hypertension, elevated blood pressure, and a heart murmur. When Carter was discharged from the hospital in December 2020, he was 27th percentile, since February 2021 he has been in the negative five percentile. The parents have failed to follow through with follow up appointments. Carter went two weeks without necessary prescribed medication and the parents do not understand the seriousness of Carter’s condition. B. History of Involvement with DFPS and Other Child Welfare Agencies DATE ALLEGATION VICTIM DESIGNATED DISPOSITION CHILD PERPETRATOR VII. SUMMARY OF CASE SINCE LAST COURT REVIEW A. Well-Being of the Child DATE OF RACE/ETHNICITY AS IDENTIFIED BY CHILD SEX BIRTH PARENT AND/OR CHILD Carter Schoolcraft Male 09/11/2020 Caucasian 1. Description of Child Carter just recently turned 1 year old. He is a happy toddler. Carter came Permanency Report to the Court-TMC - K-908-2088Page 3 of 12 NOTICE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS SENSITIVE DATA into care medically fragile. He was diagnosed as not thriving. While in care Carter has received Occupational and speech therapy. Carter’s health has improved dramatically. Carter was sought to need a helmet to help shape his head but because of his progress in therapy he has been able to reshape his head a little on his own and the helmet is no longer needed at this time. Carter continues to thrive in his foster home and appears to be happy. He is able to move and grab for things. 2. Permanency Plan The Primary Permanency Goal is Family reunification The Concurrent Permanency Goal is Family Adoption 3. Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Assessment (CANS) DATE CLINICIAN RECOMMENDATIONS N/A 4. Placement DATE OF SERVICE TYPE OF PLACEMENT REASON CAREGIVER REQUESTED THE CHANGE IN PLACEMENT LEVEL PLACEMENT 4/10/2021 Basic Foster N/A a) Extra-Curricular and Social Activities He is still in the infancy stage of learning. b) Kinship Verification and Permanency Care Assistance (If applicable) Was the Kinship caregiver offered the opportunity to become Verified by a licensed child-placing agency to qualify for Permanency Care Assistance benefits? N/A Did the Kinship caregiver decline the Verification process? N/A Was the Kinship caregiver made aware of the Permanency Care Assistance program? N/A Did the Kinship caregiver decline the Permanency Care Assistance Program? N/A Kinship Caregivers’ reason for declining Verification and/or Permanency Care Permanency Report to the Court-TMC - K-908-2088Page 4 of 12 NOTICE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS SENSITIVE DATA Assistance Program? N/A If the Kinship caregiver declined Permanency Care Assistance Benefits, then what date was the child-placing agency notified of the individual's decision to decline the permanency care assistance benefits. 4. Medical, Dental, Psychological, and Medication Information The primary medical consenter for the child is Caregiver The backup medical consenter for the child is LaMeisha Erwin a) Medical i. Date of last Texas Health Steps checkup: 9/15/2021 ii.Child’s Weight (in lbs.): 22lbs iii. Height: 24inches iv. Date of last vision exam: v. Current Medical concerns/recommendations: Referred to Cooks children to be evaluated for Cerebral Palsy b) Dental i. Date of last dental: 9/30/2021 ii. Current Dental concerns/recommendations: None c) Psychological i. Therapy Therapist: Therapy Type: Occupational & Speech Dates/Frequency: Twice weekly ii. Mental Health Assessments: DATE EVALUATOR DIAGNOSIS RECOMMENDATIONS INFORMATION N/A d) Medication MEDICATION DOSAGE CONDITION/ SYMPTOM EXPECTED DATES OF ALL PRESCRIBING DIAGNOSIS BEING BENEFITS OF THE MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL TREATED MEDICATION APPOINTMENTS WHERE MEDICATION IS REVIEWED SINCE THE LAST COURT HEARING N/A 5. Education and Education Stability The Education Decision-Maker for this child is N/A Permanency Report to the Court-TMC - K-908-2088Page 5 of 12 NOTICE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS SENSITIVE DATA The backup Education Decision-Maker for this child is N/A ENROLLMENT NAME OF SCHOOL GRADE SCHOOL PERFORMANCE NUMBER OF SCHOOLS ATTENDED DATE LEVEL SINCE ENTERING CARE N/A a) Significant Discipline Action: NA b) Supportive Educational Services and Special Education: NA c) Other identified school issues: NA 6. Services To Transition To Successful Adulthood A Select One was held for this child on N/A 7. Juvenile Justice Delinquency Activities N/A B. Parental Progress FAMILY PLAN OF SERVICE FOR DESTINY CAMPBELL-MORRIS - PHASE 1 OF 3: Unsigned and Filed on 1/6/2022 (Supervised visits with child while working on safety related concerns.) 1. Immediately provide your caseworker with the child’s birth certificate and social security card. Not Completed: Carter’s social security card has been provided to the worker. 2. Immediately schedule and participate in a meeting with your caseworker to provide information regarding your child, genetic and family history, and other information needed by the Department to best provide for your child during this case. Completed: The department has met with Parent and discussed family history information. Information will be gathered throughout the case as well. 3. Abide by the ‘General Rules and Requirements’ attached to this Plan. See Below Permanency Report to the Court-TMC - K-908-2088Page 6 of 12 NOTICE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS SENSITIVE DATA 4. Participate in Substance Abuse Counseling with Ramona Blanton located at 1201 North Northwest Loop 323 Tyler, TX 75701 (903) 372-3587. Follow all recommendations. Contact Ramona by 1/14/2022 to schedule your appointment. Not Completed: Mom has started sessions with Ramona. Therapy notes have been shared with team. 5. Submit for random drug testing, including testing for ETG (alcohol), when requested by caseworker. Once requested, you will have one hour to submit to drug testing at Drug and Alcohol Testing Compliance Services (D.A.T.C.S.) located at 3180 Park Center Dr. Tyler, TX 75701 (903) 534-3893. Failure to report for drug testing may be considered a positive result. Ongoing: Mom has been informed to drug test within an hour of being notified by the worker. 6. Participate in a Psychological Evaluation with Dan Boynton located at 1810 Shiloh Road, Bldg 2, Suite 801, Tyler 75703 (903) 593-6355: Follow all recommendations listed in said evaluation. Contact provider to schedule an appointment by 1/14/2022. Completed: Mom has completed her psych evaluation with Dan Boynton. Her phase plan will be amended to include his recommendations. The evaluation has been shared with the team. 7. Receive permission to move to phase 2. Not completed: Mom has not completed tasks in phase 1 plan of service. FAMILY PLAN OF SERVICE FOR BRAYDEN SCHOOLCRAFT PHASE 1 OF 3: Unsigned and Filed on 1/6/2022 (Supervised visits with child while working on safety related concerns.) 1. Immediately provide your caseworker with the child’s birth certificate and social security card. Not Completed: Carter’s social security card has been provided to the worker. 2. Immediately schedule and participate in a meeting with your caseworker to provide information regarding your child, genetic and family history, and other information needed by the Department to best provide for your child during this case. Completed: The department has met with Parent and discussed family history information. Information will be gathered throughout the case as well. Abide by the ‘General Rules and Requirements’ attached to this Plan. See Below 3. Participate in Individual Substance Abuse Counseling with Hughes Counseling until successfully discharged. Contact provider by 1/14/2022 Completed: Dad has completed therapy sessions with Hughes Counseling. He has been successfully discharged. Permanency Report to the Court-TMC - K-908-2088Page 7 of 12 NOTICE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS SENSITIVE DATA 4. Submit for random drug testing when requested by caseworker. Once requested, you will have one hour to submit to drug testing at Drug and Alcohol Testing Compliance Services (D.A.T.C.S.) located at 3180 Park Center Dr. Tyler, TX 75701 (903) 534-3893. Failure to report for drug testing may be considered a positive result. Ongoing: Dad has been informed to drug test within an hour of being notified by the worker. 5. Participate in a Psychological Evaluation with Dan Boynton located at 1810 Shiloh Road, Bldg 2, Suite 801, Tyler 75703 (903) 593-6355: Follow all recommendations listed in said evaluation. Contact provider to schedule an appointment by 1/14/2022. Completed: Dad has completed this task and evaluation has been shared with the team. His plan of service will be amended with any recommendations. 6. Attend and successfully complete Anger Management Classes and/or the Batterer's Intervention and Prevention Program at the East Texas Crisis Center. Contact the East Texas Crisis Center at 903-509-2526 or contact your caseworker to assist with completing referral to a service provider. Not Completed: Dad has informed worker that he is scheduled for an appointment on 1/11/2022. He has reported that he had to cancel the appointment and was trying to obtain funds to pay for this class. 7. Receive permission to move to phase 2. Not completed: Dad has not completed tasks in phase 1 plan of service. GENERAL RULES AND REQUIREMENTS 1. VISITS WITH CHILD(REN): The caseworker shall provide each parent with a written visitation schedule. Each parent shall attend every scheduled visit with his/her child(ren) and shall not be more than 15 minutes late for any scheduled visit. Destiny Campbell: Following: Ms. Campbell has attended child visits as agreed upon between parties. She is aware of visitation plans and rules. Brayden Schoolcraft: Following: Mr. Schoolcraft has attended child visits as agreed upon between parties. He is aware of visitation plans and rules. 2. VISITATION RULES: Each parent will review and sign the rules of visitation agreement provided by the Department. Each parent shall abide by the rules of visitation during each visit with his/her child(ren). Destiny Campbell: Following: Ms. Campbell has followed visitation rules and there have been no reports of concern. Brayden Schoolcraft- Following: Mr. Schoolcraft has followed visitation rules and there have been no reports of concern. 3. ADDRESS/PHONE NUMBER: Each parent shall ensure that, at all times, his/her caseworker has a current address and phone number by which he/she may be located and/or contacted. Permanency Report to the Court-TMC - K-908-2088Page 8 of 12 NOTICE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS SENSITIVE DATA Destiny Campbell -Following: Ms. Campbell provided the department with a valid phone number by which she may be contacted. She reported that she is residing with her boyfriend and his uncle, and she has provided an address. Brayden Schoolcraft - Following: Mr. Schoolcraft has provided the department with a valid telephone number and address by which he may by contacted and or located. 4. NO NEW CRIMINAL OFFENSES: Each parent shall not commit any new criminal offenses which constitute a Class B Misdemeanor or greater. Destiny Campbell - Following: According to a recent background check Ms. Campbell has not had any new criminal offenses. Brayden Schoolcraft -Following: According to recent background checks Mr. Schoolcraft has not had any new criminal offenses. 5. PROBATION/PAROLE REQUIREMENTS (if applicable): If there is any active probation/parole during the suit, a parent shall: 1) follow all of the rules/regulations associated with his/her parole/probation 2) immediately provide his/her caseworker with the probation/parole officer’s contact information and 3) sign any and all necessary releases so that the Department and the probation/parole officer may share information. Destiny Campbell: Following: The department is not aware of any parole/probation at this time. Brayden Schoolcraft: Following: The department is not aware of any parole/probation at this time. 6. RANDOM DRUG TESTING: Each parent shall submit to drug testing (urinalysis, hair follicle, oral swab, etc.) as requested by the Department within one (1) hour of said request being communicated to him/her. Unless otherwise directed, the parent shall immediately present, with proper picture identification, for drug testing at the Drug and Alcohol Testing Compliance Services (D.A.T.C.S.) located at 3180 Park Center Dr. Tyler, TX 75701 (903) 534-3893. Destiny Campbell: Following: Parent has submitted drug testing for the department. Her recent drug test results was on 3/21/2022, and those results are pending. Brayden Schoolcraft: Following: Parent has submitted drug testing for the department. His recent drug test results was on 3/21/2022, and those results were negative. 7. DEMONSTRATE SOBRIETY: Each parent shall demonstrate, through drug testing and otherwise, during his/her case that he/she remains free from any and all illegal substances, prescription medications for which he/she does not currently have a valid prescription and/or any other mood-altering substances such as alcohol, K2, etc. Destiny Campbell: Following: has tested negative for the department via hair sample. Brayden Schoolcraft: Following: has tested negative for the department via hair sample. In Permanency Report to the Court-TMC - K-908-2088Page 9 of 12 NOTICE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS SENSITIVE DATA April, but has been safety planned out of the home due to a recent investigation involving domestic violence and alcohol. All drug testing for both parents have been negative. Parents were only tested once due to the case not being a drug related case. *Please follow the recommendations of a medical professional regarding any detox needs.* 8. NO ASSOCIATION WITH KNOWN CRIMINALS: Each parent shall not associate with known criminals and shall not go to locations wherein criminal activity or drug use is (or may be) occurring. “Known criminal” is defined as a person the parent (or a reasonable person) has reason to believe that said person has engaged in (or is currently engaging in) activities which would constitute the commission of a felony, assault and/or drug related criminal offense. Destiny Campbell Following: The department is unaware of Ms. Campbell associating with any known criminals or known criminal activity. Brayden Schoolcraft -Ongoing: The department is unaware of Ms. Schoolcraft associating with any known criminals or known criminal activity. 9. CHILD SUPPORT: Each parent shall pay child support as ordered by the Court for the subject child(ren) during his/her case. Destiny Campbell -Following: Ms. Campbell has been ordered to pay child support. Brayden Schoolcraft -Following: Mr. Schoolcraft has been ordered to pay child support. 10. RESIDING WITH OTHER PERSONS DURING CASE: Each parent shall not reside with any other person at a personal residence during his/her case until background checks have been run and such is approved by the Court in advance. Additionally, each parent shall not reside with any person who is not fully complying with any and all services being offered by the Department to said person. Destiny Campbell -Following: Ms. Campbell is currently living in Tyler. Brayden Schoolcraft -Following: Mr. Schoolcraft is currently living in Tyler. 11. HOME VISITS: Each parent shall allow his/her caseworker to enter his/her place of residence to complete announced and/or unannounced home visits during his/her case. Destiny Campbell - Following: Ms. Campbell has expressed agreement to have home visits. Brayden Schoolcraft: Following: Mr. Schoolcraft has expressed agreement to have home visits. 12. NO SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN DURING PHASE 1: No parent shall be permitted to supervise any child under the age of 18. Permanency Report to the Court-TMC - K-908-2088Page 10 of 12 NOTICE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS SENSITIVE DATA Destiny Campbell -Following: Ms. Campbell stated she understand this expectation and will not care for any children under the age of 18 years old unsupervised other than her child that remains in the home with her at this time. Brayden Schoolcraft: Following: Ms. Schoolcraft stated he understand this expectation and will not care for any children under the age of 18 years old unsupervised other than his child that remains in the home with her at this time. 13. ATTEND COURT HEARINGS/MEETINGS: Each parent shall attend all Court hearings and meetings held by the Department for which said parent has received at least three (3) days’ notice. Destiny Campbell -Following: Ms. Campbell has attended court hearings and meetings Brayden Schoolcraft -Following: Mr. Schoolcraft has attended court hearings and meetings 14. COURT ORDERS: Each parent shall abide by all court orders during the case. Destiny Campbell -Ongoing: Ms. Campbell will be expected to follow all court orders including orders regarding Phase 1 Plan and the General Rules and Requirements once ordered by the court. Brayden Schoolcraft -Ongoing: Mr. Schoolcraft will be expected to follow all court orders including orders regarding Phase 1 Plan and the General Rules and Requirements once ordered by the court. 15. HONESTY: Each parent shall be honest, at all times, with the Court, the caseworker and all service providers. Destiny Campbell -Following: The department was made aware of a CPS investigation that involved domestic violence and alcohol where Mr. Schoolcraft had to be safety planned out of the home. Brayden Schoolcraft -Following: The department was made aware of a CPS investigation that involved domestic violence and alcohol where Mr. Schoolcraft had to be safety planned out of the home. CPS requests that the Court make the service plan for Destiny Campbell-Morris and Brayden Schoolcraft an order of the Court. VIII. RECOMMENDATIONS: Services and Orders Needed Based on the information gathered to date and the Department's assessment of the family, it is respectfully recommended to the Court that: Permanency Report to the Court-TMC - K-908-2088Page 11 of 12 NOTICE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS SENSITIVE DATA 1. The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services continue as Temporary Managing Conservatorship of the subject child (ren); 2. That the current placement be continued and approved; 3. That the recommendations listed above be made the order of the court 4. That the Family Plan of Service be made an order of the court. Respectfully submitted: _____________________________________ LaMeisha Erwin Child Protective Services Specialist IV Date: Approved by: _______________________________ Vivian Garcia Child Protective Services Supervisor Date: Permanency Report to the Court-TMC - K-908-2088Page 12 of 12 Automated Certificate of eService This automated certificate of service was created by the efiling system. The filer served this document via email generated by the efiling system on the date and to the persons listed below. The rules governing certificates of service have not changed. Filers must still provide a certificate of service that complies with all applicable rules. Envelope ID: 62843532 Status as of 3/22/2022 3:52 PM CST Associated Case Party: BRAYDEN SCHOOLCRAFT Name BarNumber Email TimestampSubmitted Status Amy Daughtrey 2511650 amy@daughtreylawfirm.com 3/22/2022 3:26:08 PM SENT Associated Case Party: CARTER SCHOOLCRAFT Name BarNumber Email TimestampSubmitted Status Karen Sue Bretzke 24059244 Karen@BretzkeLawFirm.com 3/22/2022 3:26:08 PM SENT CPS Bretzke CPS@BretzkeLawFirm.com 3/22/2022 3:26:08 PM SENT Case Contacts Name BarNumber Email TimestampSubmitted Status LaMeisha Erwin Lameisha.Erwin@dfps.texas.gov 3/22/2022 3:26:08 PM SENT Associated Case Party: The Department of Family and Protective Services Name BarNumber Email TimestampSubmitted Status Jessica Wortham 24081488 jwortham@smith-county.com 3/22/2022 3:26:08 PM SENT Vivian Garcia Vivian.Garcia@dfps.texas.gov 3/22/2022 3:26:08 PM SENT Dominique Royal Dominique.Royal@dfps.texas.gov 3/22/2022 3:26:08 PM SENT Associated Case Party: DESTINY CAMPBELL-MORRIS Name BarNumber Email TimestampSubmitted Status Jennifer Deen jgdeen@att.net 3/22/2022 3:26:08 PM SENT