Legal Document: IN THE INTEREST OF C.S., A CHILD

On April 05, 2021 a Permanency Report to the Court was filed involving a dispute between The Department Of Family And Protective Services, and Campbell-Morris, Destiny, Schoolcraft, Brayden, for Child Protective Services in the District Court of Smith County.

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Electronically Filed
7/11/2022 12:03 PM
Penny Clarkston, Smith County District Clerk
NOTICE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS SENSITIVE DATA Reviewed By: Stephanie Landeros

CAUSE NO. 21-0734-D

IN THE INTEREST OF § IN THE DISTRICT COURT
C.S
§
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§ 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 July 21, 2022 at 10:00
am.

THE DISMISSAL DATE FOR THIS SUIT IS SEPTEMBER 27, 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

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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
September 27, 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

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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

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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 Adoption

The Concurrent Permanency Goal is Family Reunification

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 toddler 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

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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: 3/31/2022
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

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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

b) Supportive Educational Services and Special Education

c) Other identified school issues

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 2 of 3: Unsigned and Filed on 4/8/2022
(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.
The worker has Carter’s social security card.

2. Abide by the ‘General Rules and Requirements’ attached to this Plan.
See Below

3. Continue to participate in individual counseling with Katrina Hines-Ligon located at
1800 Shiloh Road, Suite 200, Tyler, TX 75703 (903) 216-0414 and follow said
recommendations.
In Progress: Destiny is currently participating in sessions with Katrina Hines-Ligon.
She has been known to miss sessions.

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4. Participate in: _1__ CODA meetings per week.
Not Completed: Destiny has not completed any CODA meetings.

Have a sign in sheet (provided by the caseworker) signed by an authorized person at each
meeting attended. Present your sign in sheets to the Court at scheduled hearings.

5. Participate in medical appointment with Andrews Center for evaluation. Follow said
recommendations. Sign a release of information for worker. Contact provider by
4/15/2022
Not Completed: Destiny has not participated in an appointment at Andrews Center.

6. Obtain and/or maintain stable housing that is free of safety hazards. The home shall be
equipped with all working utilities and shall be consistently maintained for the rest of the
case to demonstrate ability to provide the child with a safe, stable place to live; Provide a
copy of the lease (if you have one) to your caseworker.
Not Completed: Destiny continues to reside with the family of her significant other.

7. Obtain and/or maintain stable, legal employment to demonstrate your ability to
consistently meet the financial needs of the child(ren); Provide the caseworker with a
copy of any and all paystubs (or written verification of payment) on a monthly basis.
Not Completed: Destiny has not maintained employment.

8. Provide the caseworker with a written budget that that demonstrates specifically how the
financial needs of the child(ren) will be met if/when the child(ren) are placed home.
Not Completed: Destiny has not provided worker with a written budget.

9. Provide the worker with a written transportation plan that identifies how the child(ren)
will be safely transported when/if placed home.
Not Completed: Destiny has not provided worker with a transportation plan.

10. Receive permission to move to phase 3.
Not Completed: Destiny has not completed tasks outlined in her phase 2 plan.

FAMILY PLAN OF SERVICE FOR BRAYDEN SCHOOLCRAFT -
PHASE 2 OF 3: Unsigned and Filed on 4/8/2022
(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.
Carter’s social security card has been provided to the worker.

Abide by the ‘General Rules and Requirements’ attached to this Plan.
See Below

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2. Participate in 90 consecutive N.A./A.A. (or other 12 step type program approved by the
Court) meetings in 90 days.
In Progress: Brayden is currently working on his meetings. He started his meetings
on June 20, 2022.
Have a sign in sheet (provided by the caseworker) signed by an authorized person at each
meeting attended. Present your sign in sheets to your caseworker each month.

Obtain a sponsor and maintain regular contact with your sponsor while you work the
steps in said program.
Not Completed: Brayden has not obtained a sponsor.

3. 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: Brayden has not completed this task. He missed his appointment
and has been referred for services in Gregg County.

4. Obtain and/or maintain stable housing that is free of safety hazards. The home shall be
equipped with all working utilities and shall be consistently maintained for the rest of the
case to demonstrate ability to provide the child with a safe, stable place to live; Provide a
copy of the lease (if you have one) to your caseworker.
Brayden is currently residing in the home with his parents.

5. Obtain and/or maintain stable, legal employment to demonstrate your ability to
consistently meet the financial needs of the child(ren); Provide the caseworker with a
copy of any and all paystubs (or written verification of payment) on a monthly basis.
Not Completed: Brayden has reported working, but he has not provided verification
to the worker.

6. Provide the caseworker with a written budget that that demonstrates specifically how the
financial needs of the child(ren) will be met if/when the child(ren) are placed home.
Not Completed: Brayden has not provided worker with written budget.

7. Provide the worker with a written transportation plan that identifies how the child(ren)
will be safely transported when/if placed home
Not Completed: Brayden has not provided worker with transportation plan.

8. Receive permission to move to phase 3.
Not Completed: Brayden has not completed tasks outlined in his phase plan.
GENERAL RULES AND REQUIREMENTS

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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 not attended child visits as agreed upon
between parties. She is aware of visitation plans and rules.
Brayden Schoolcraft: Following: Mr. Schoolcraft has not 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.
Destiny Campbell -Following: Ms. Campbell provided the department with a valid phone
number by which she may be contacted. She reported that she currently hospitalized due to
medical concerns with her current pregnancy.
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 a
pending criminal offense. Her next court hearing is 7/13/2022.
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.

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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 6/20/2022, and those results are negative.

Brayden Schoolcraft: Following: Parent has submitted drug testing for the department. His
recent drug test results was on 7/5/2022, 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
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.

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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.
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.

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There are no concerns at this time.
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:

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

5. That this case be scheduled for Settlement and/or Mediation.

Respectfully submitted:

_____________________________________
LaMeisha Erwin
Child Protective Services Specialist IV
Date:

Approved by:

_______________________________
Vivian Garcia
Child Protective Services Supervisor
Date: 7/10/2022

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