Assignment:
On May 5, 2018, the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP, formerly known as "DYFS") was contacted by a teacher to report concerns regarding Trevor Jones, age 7. The teacher alleged that Trevor has a large bruise on his arm a few weeks ago, engaged in disruptive behavior, exercised very little self-control, hit other students and threatened to harm himself. The Division conducted its investigation, but determined that the neglect allegation was unfounded.
In the course of the investigation, the social worker obtained Trevor's school records, and learned from the school that Trevor was receiving special education services, including behavioral counseling for ADHD.
Two months later, July 5, 2018, the Division received another referral from a neighbor in the apartment building where Trevor and his mother lived alleging that Trevor was home alone. The worker went to the home, knocked on the door, and Trevor answered. He said his mom was not home but he wasn't sure where she was. The worker found the home in disarray and little food in the house. She was in the apartment for approximately fifteen minutes before Ms. Jones returned home. Trevor was not distraught, hungry or physically harmed. He told Ms. Jones that he was watching television.
When Ms. Jones returned home with her boyfriend, Don, she told the worker that she had been to the laundromat. The worker did not see Ms. Jones carrying any laundry, however. While interviewing Ms. Jones, the worker believed that Ms. Jones appeared to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Ms. Jones denied being under the influence on that day, but did admit to using marijuana on occasion to cope with the stressors of raising Trevor.
After speaking with his supervisor, the worker conducted an emergency removal of Trevor and he was placed in a foster/resource home.
Please write a response (minimum of 3 paragraphs) addressing the following:
1. Did Child Protective Services act appropriately in removing Trevor from his mother's custody? Explain your position.
2. Is Trevor an abused or neglected child? If so, what types of abuse are present?
3. As an advocate for Trevor, what types of assistance do you think he needs?
Attachment:- Child Welfare System Overview.rar