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Juvenile Law Spring 2018 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION IN THE INTEREST OF: Christopher Bowen

CASE PLAN TABLE OF CONTENTS I. CASE PLAN PERMANENCY GOAL(S) ................................................................................. 1 II. DANGER STATEMENT .......................................................................................................... 1 III. CASE PLAN TASKS AND OUTCOMES............................................................................... 2 IV. VISITATION / FAMILY TIME PLAN......................................................................................5 V. CHILD SUPPORT ..................................................................................................................... 6 VI. CHILD PLACEMENT INFORMATION……………………………...……………….……..6 VII. CASE MANAGER’S RESPONSIBILITIES.......................................................................... 7 VIII. NOTICE OF CHANGE OF RESIDENCE AND CONTACT INFORMATION.................. 8 IX. NOTICE TO PARENTS………………………………………………………………...….....9 X. PARENTAL CONSENT TO CASE PLAN…………………………………...…………..….12 XI. SIGNATURES………………………………………………………...…...………………...13 XII. CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE………………………………………...………………....14

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CASE PLAN AND PERMANENCY GOALS

Midterm Number: 1415 Date: March 14, 2018 Juvenile Law Spring 2018 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION IN THE INTEREST OF: CASE NO: 2018-DP-141514 Christopher Bowen MINOR CHILD The services described in the case plan must be designed to improve the conditions in the home and aid in maintaining the child in the home, facilitate the child’s safe return to the home, ensure proper care of child, or facilitate child’s permanent placement. The services offered must be the least intrusive possible into the life of the parent and child, must focus on clearly defined objectives, and must provide the most efficient path to quick reunification or permanent placement given the circumstances of the case and the child’s need for safe and proper care. FLA. STAT. § 39.6021(1)(a) (2017). Permanency goal pursuant to Florida Statute 39.6011(2)(b): Child:

Primary Goal:

Concurrent Goal:

Primary Goal Expiration Date:

Christopher Bowen

Reunification with Father

Reunification with Mother

November 17, 2018

In the case of Christopher Bowen not being about to be reunified with his biological parents, the Department will seek permanent determination by the courts, in accordance with Florida Statute 39.621 and continue care, in accordance with Florida Statute 39.6251. II.

DANGER STATEMENT

A description of the identified problem being addressed, including the parent’s behavior or acts resulting in risk to the child and the reason for the intervention by the department. FLA. STAT. § 39.6011(2)(a) (2017). Child Protective Services (CPS) was notified about Christopher Bowen (Christopher) in regards to concerns about Kaylene Bowen-Wright (Bowen-Wright), mother, intentionally causing medical child abuse. Due to efforts of the CPS petition for removal in an affidavit, Christopher, 8-years old is currently in foster care. In compliance with Florida Statute 39.6011 (1)(a), Case Manager developed a case plan after a face-to-face conference with Bowen-Wright, Christopher, Dr. Roper-Dakil, doctor at Children’s Medical Center Dallas, and Ryan Crawford. This report is confidential except for those involved in the case in occurrence with Florida Statute 39.6011(1)(b). The following information was obtained during the conference: Christopher received 13 major surgeries and had 323 doctor visits, which included, but are not limited to radiological exams, receiving feeding tubes, bond to a wheelchair, and suffering lifethreatening blood infections. Bowen-Wright showed signs of child abuse when Christopher was only 11 days old by pouring out Christopher’s milk and lying to hospital staff. Children’s Medical Center Dallas reported concerns that Bowen-Wright was purposely making Christopher sick with the most recent incident being inducing symptoms that could lead to a fatal seizure.

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Midterm Number: 1415 Date: March 14, 2018 Juvenile Law Spring 2018 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION IN THE INTEREST OF: CASE NO: 2018-DP-141514 Christopher Bowen MINOR CHILD Children’s Medical Center Dallas and CPS are worried Bowen-Wright will not comply with medical recommendations as she has previously refused cooperation of a previous medical plan. CPS plans to reunite Christopher with Ryan Crawford (Crawford), father, upon release from foster care. III. CASE PLAN TASKS AND OUTCOMES The date the compliance period expires is November 16, 2018. The date period must be limited to as short as possible for accomplishing its provisions. The plan’s compliance period expires no later than 12 months after the date the child was initially removed from the home, which was the 16th day of November, 2017. FLA. STAT. § 39.6011(1)(b) (2017). OUTCOME #1: The child shall live in a nurturing environment where he is adequately supervised and appropriate parenting techniques are used. Outcome will be achieved when: The parent will attend and successfully complete an approved Parenting Education class. Who

Actions/Tasks

Ryan Father shall enroll in a Crawford Department approved parenting class and successful complete it

Est. Completion

Responsible Location of Party for Cost Services

3 months

Father

Freq. of Service

611 N Mills Weekly Ave # 533441, Orlando, FL 32803

OUTCOME # 2: The child shall receive the protection and other beneficial parenting behaviors as a result of compliance and follow through with professional recommendations for the parent mental health treatment. Outcome will be achieved when: The parent shall enroll in Individual Counseling with a Department approved provider.

Who

Actions/Tasks

Ryan Father shall enroll maintain Crawford regular attendance in the

Est. Completion

Responsible Location of Party for Cost Services

3 months

Father

1456 E Michigan

Freq. of Service Weekly

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Midterm Number: 1415 Date: March 14, 2018 Juvenile Law Spring 2018 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION CASE NO: 2018-DP-141514

IN THE INTEREST OF: Christopher Bowen MINOR CHILD

St, Orlando, FL 32806

therapy, cooperate with the therapist, and successfully complete the program. Who Kaylene BowenWright

Actions/Tasks Mother shall maintain regular attendance in the therapy, cooperate with the therapist, and successfully complete the program.

Est. Completion

Responsible Location of Party for Cost Services

6 months

State

Freq. of Service

1456 E Weekly Michigan St, Orlando, FL 32806

OUTCOME # 4: The parent shall have verifiable, legal income to provide for the material welfare of the child. Outcome will be achieved when: The parent will obtain steady employment or show proof of other stable income. Who

Actions/Tasks

Ryan Father will secure/maintain a Crawford verifiable source of income or obtain job skills training in order to care for themselves, the child and household.

Est. Completion

Lowest Monthly Location of Verified Income Amount Employment

6 weeks

$1,200

Pending

YES NO �

OUTCOME # 5: The child shall live in a stable home that is free of environmental hazards and where their food, clothing, shelter and medical needs are met. Outcome will be achieved when: The parent will establish and maintain a safe, clean and stable residence, free of hazardous conditions. Who

Actions/Tasks

Est. Responsible Completion Party for Cost

Location of House

Verified

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Midterm Number: 1415 Date: March 14, 2018 Juvenile Law Spring 2018 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION CASE NO: 2018-DP-141514

IN THE INTEREST OF: Christopher Bowen MINOR CHILD Ryan The home shall be kept clean and Crawford free of hazardous conditions. The home shall have an adequate food supply and be environmentally sound for the children to reside on a permanent basis.

2 weeks

Father

201 Beggs Ave Orlando, FL 32801

YES

NO �

OUTCOME # 6: A mental health assessment of the parent will be completed to determine whether mental health needs exist which might jeopardize the safety and/or well-being of the children, and if they do, to determine what treatment is needed. Outcome will be achieved when: The parent will submit to a mental health assessment with a Department approved provider. Who

Actions/Tasks

Kaylene BowenWright

Mother will complete a mental health assessment with a Department approved provider.

Est. Completion

Responsible Location of Party for Cost Services

6 months

State

Freq. of Service

1525 E Weekly Robinson St, Orlando, FL 32801

OUTCOME # 7: The child shall maintain a healthy lifestyle free from unwarranted doctor visits and procedures. Outcome will be achieved when: The child will submit to a physical/mental health assessment with a Department approved medical staff. Who

Actions/Tasks

Ryan Father shall provide regular Crawford meals and medication approved by the child’s doctors and following the medical plan provided by approved doctors. Who

Actions/Tasks

Est. Completion

Responsible Party for Cost

12 months

Father

Freq. of Service Daily

Verified YES

NO � Est.

Responsible

Freq. of

Verified

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Midterm Number: 1415 Date: March 14, 2018 Juvenile Law Spring 2018 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION CASE NO: 2018-DP-141514

IN THE INTEREST OF: Christopher Bowen MINOR CHILD

Christopher Child shall receive only Bowen prescribed medication in accordance to the medical plan

Completion

Party for Cost

12 months

Father

Service Daily

YES

NO �

IV. VISITATION/ FAMILY TIME PLAN The minimum number of face-to-face meetings to be held each month between the parents and the department’s family services counselors to review the progress of the plan, to eliminate barriers to progress, and to resolve conflicts or disagreements. FLA. STAT. § 39.6011(3)(d) (2017). The following visitation plans are for Christopher Bowen. After Christopher Bowen is placed with Ryan Crawford, father, his visitation plan will cease. Visitation With: Kaylene BowenWright Visitation With: Ryan Crawford

Visitation/ Family Time: Supervised

Visitation/ Family Time: Supervised

Visitation/ Family Time Schedule: Twice a week for one hour Visitation/ Family Time Schedule:

Visitation/Family Time Restriction: Administration of food or medication Visitation/Family Time Restriction:

Four times a week for N/A two hours

V. CHILD SUPPORT The parent’s responsibility for financial support of the child, including, but not limited to, health insurance and child support. FLA. STAT. § 39.6011(4)(d) (2017). CHILD SUPPORT:

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Midterm Number: 1415 Date: March 14, 2018 Juvenile Law Spring 2018 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION CASE NO: 2018-DP-141514

IN THE INTEREST OF: Christopher Bowen MINOR CHILD Payor Ryan Crawford

Payee Kaylene BowenWright

Amount

Frequency

$700.00

Once a month

Last Payment Date November 2017

Status Terminated

HEALTH INSURANCE: Payor

Insuree

Ryan Crawford

Christopher Bowen

Health-Care Provider BlueCross BlueShield

Coverage Full

Est. Amount $550

Status Active

VI. CHILD PLACEMENT INFORMATION If concurrent planning is being used, a description of the permanency goal of reunification with the parent or legal custodian in addition to a description of one of the remaining permanency goals described in Florida Statute 39.01. FLA. STAT. § 39.6011(2)(c) (2017). If a child is removed from a parent and is placed with a parent from whom the child was not removed, the court may leave the child in the placement with the parent from whom the child was not removed with maintaining and strengthening the placement as a permanency. FLA. STAT. § 39.6011(2)(c)(2) (2017). Christopher Bowen was removed from Kaylene Bowen-Wright on November 16, 2017. He was initially placed in foster care and will shortly be reunited with his biological father, Ryan Crawford. In accordance with, Florida Statute 39.6012(3), Christopher Bowen will be living in a single-home house at 201 Beggs Avenue Orlando, FL 32801 with father, Ryan Crawford. The Department has developed the case plan to allow a smooth transition. Should the placement of Christopher with Crawford not present a healthy living arrangement or should the case plan not be followed, the Department will act in accordance with the following Florida Statutes: 39.6011(4)(a); 39.6035; 39.604. VII. CASE MANAGER’S RESPONSIBILITIES The responsibility of the case manager to forward a relative’s request to receive notification of all proceedings and hearings submitted pursuant to Florida Statute 39.301(14)(b) to the attorney for the department[.] FLA. STAT. § 39.6011(4)(b) (2017). 6

Midterm Number: 1415 Date: March 14, 2018 Juvenile Law Spring 2018 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION IN THE INTEREST OF: Christopher Bowen MINOR CHILD

CASE NO: 2018-DP-141514

Notwithstanding the participation from the parent(s), in the case plan development, the Case Manager will utilize Florida Statute 39.602. (1) The Case Manager will have contact with the parents at least one time per month if the parents’ locations are known. (2) The Case Manager will have contact with the child at least one time per month and more frequently if necessary. (3) The Case Manager will attend all scheduled court hearings and report progress to the court. (4) The Case Manager will provide the parents with referrals and ensure engagement with services listed in this case plan, including,but not limited to, assisting the parents with any difficulties accessing services. (5) The Case Manager will work with Children’s Legal Services for the Department of Children and Family Services to ensure all required paperwork is submitted in compliance with State and Federal Guidelines. (6) The Case Manager will refer the child to any necessary services and endeavor to see that services are engaged. (7) The Case Manager will ensure that the child living in a safe, clean and stable residence, free of hazardous conditions. (8) The Case Manager will be present during parents visitation hours. (9) The Case Manager will monitor the Tasks/Outcomes to ensure the completion. (10) The Case Manager will ensure the child’s medical safety by confirming the medical plan provided by approved doctors. (11) The Case Manager will comply with Florida Statute 39.602, notwithstanding the participation from the parent(s), in the case plan development. VIII. NOTICE OF CHANGE OF RESIDENCE AND CONTACT INFORMATION The case plan must include all the available information that is relevant to the child’s care including, at a minimum: FLA. STAT. § 39.6012(2) (2017). (a) A description of the identified needs of the child while in care (b) A description of the plan for ensuring that the child receives safe and proper care and that services are provided to the child in order to address the child’s needs. To the extent available and accessible, the following health, mental health, and education information and records of the child must be attached to the case plan and updated throughout the judicial review process: (1) The names and addresses of the child’s heath, mental health, and education providers; (2) The child’s grade level performance; (3) The child’s school record; 7

Midterm Number: 1415 Date: March 14, 2018 Juvenile Law Spring 2018 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION IN THE INTEREST OF: CASE NO: 2018-DP-141514 Christopher Bowen MINOR CHILD (4) Assurances that the child’s placement takes into account proximity to the school in which the child is enrolled at the time of placement; (5) A record of the child’s immunizations; (6) The child’s known medical history, including any know problems; (7) The child’s medication, if any; and (8) Any other relevant health, mental health, and education information concerning the child. HEALTH INFORMATION: Physician:

Type:

Address:

Phone Number:

Pediatric Associates Of Orlando

Pediatric Care

414 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803

(407) 841-7290

IMMUNIZATION: Physician: Pediatric Associates Of Orlando

Date of Shots: 8/10/2014

Records: Provided by Pediatric Associates Of Status: Current Orlando (Attached) MEDICAL HEALTH SUMMARY: 13 major surgeries, included, but are not limited to radiological exams, receiving feeding tubes, bond to a wheelchair, and suffering life-threatening blood infections. The Department is in the process of obtaining all medical records due to mother falsification of medical history. MEDICATION: 1. Allergy pills 2. Bone Growth Supplement 3. Weight-Gain Supplement EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION: Current School Name: Meadow Woods Elementary (Proximity Verified)

Current Grade Level: 3rd

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Midterm Number: 1415 Date: March 14, 2018 Juvenile Law Spring 2018 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION CASE NO: 2018-DP-141514

IN THE INTEREST OF: Christopher Bowen MINOR CHILD Current School Phone Number: (407) 8583140

The child performing on current education level: Yes

Current School Address: 500 Rhode Island Woods Cir. Orlando, FL 32824

The child’s school records: Provided by Orange County Public Schools (Attached)

IX. NOTICE TO PARENTS A written notice to the parent that failure of the parent to substantially comply with the case plan may result in the termination of parental right, and that a material breach of the case plan may result in the filing of a petition for termination of parental rights sooner than the compliance period set forth in the case plan. FLA. STAT. § 39.6011(3)(e) (2017). The case plan must describe each of the tasks with which the parent must comply and the services to be provided to the parent, specifically addressing the identified problem, including: 1. The type of services or treatment 2. The date the department will provide each service or referral for the services if the service is being provided by the department or its agent. 3. The date by which the parent must complete each task. 4. The frequency of service or treatment provided. The frequency of the delivery of services or treatment provided shall be determined by the professionals providing the s...