Effective Communication Observation

I would like to keep you all informed about a phone conversation that I had yesterday with Mr Turknington. He called me to let us know that his family had yesterday a meeting with DHS-CW. He said that the meeting went smoothly and he was respectful.

In our conversation, I strongly suggested to work with DHS CW workers and supervisor, following DHS CW plan and be respectful in meetings. I restated that having an open and respectful communication channel with DHS CW will benefit the children. I reminded him that the DHS CW ultimate goal is the children’s safety, so it is important that his family cooperate with DHS CW.

I believe he understood. He also stated that his brother, Dereck, is willing to cooperate with DHS CW following the DHS CW recommendations, submitting UA’s, taking anger management classes and other.

Turkington, will be considered a safety service provider. I told him that my understanding was that his father wanted to be a relative placement for his grandchildren. He was not clear if he changed his mind. He just said now his father wants to be a safety services provider to supervise his brother visitation.

At the end of the conversation, he mentioned some concerns about the foster parent, Kathy Rosario’s, home. He stated that he knows that she has marijuana pot in her backyard. He mentioned as well that she has a friend, Matt Swanson, who is an alcoholic. I told Mr Turkington that I will pass this information to you Laurie, but I informed him in general terms that before a foster parent is approved, the certifier will have done an assessment of the home, including background criminal checks.

Thank you Laurie for all your help on this case. Your direction at the meeting was very important to reestablish the communication and guide them to stay engaged. I truly appreciate it.

I still have to keep open this case here for a couple more weeks to answer additional questions that Mr Turkington may