It all started with a referral from CYS in regards to three boys and their mother, who were homeless. After a court hearing, the three boys became dependents of Pike County Children and Youth Services as there were no parents able to care for the children.
Joannie went into foster care on August 24, 2009. The reason why she went into foster care was because her father did something that he shouldn’t of done to another child. So in September I got involved with Children and Youth, I had a lot to do to get Joannie back.
We began serving Westmoreland County Children’s Bureau in late May, 2010 and in June received these comments from County Casework Manager Amber Kalp:
Family Resource Specialist Jessica Fritz received a referral for a STOPP case on 3/12/10 at 1:45pm. As a new employee, Jessica asked Amy Carr to assist her.
While Daphne was in placement at Abraxas LDP, Sean became involved with the family due to concerns with her brother at home.
Adam’s mother and grandmother were heavily involved in the use of alcohol, crack and cocaine which caused much damage in the household, including loss of jobs, financial instability, incarcerations, and near homelessness.