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Coleman Foster Family Case Study

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The reporting party (RP) stated the foster mother Candace Coleman gave a seven day notice on foster child Joshua Laney DOB: 3/22/07, DOP: 5/12/16 after meeting with the child 's biological father on 6/17/16 (name of father not provided). The RP stated on 6/22/16 the foster mother brought the child to the DCFS office alone with all his belonging and informed the RP that she was going out of town. The foster mother informed the RP the child could return to the home if other placement was unavailable. The child was placed in at Leroy Hines 233 Baseline Rd, Lavern 91750 which is a 30 day temporary

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