Hampton-Singapore Family Assessment

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10/21/2015– Complete assessment and legal paperwork – referral received from The Hampton Department of Social Services (H-DSS). Maintain peace in the household; anger management for child.
B. Family: (list all members of the family with their birth date)
1. Children: ___________________________________________________
2. Parents: Janet Doe – D.O.B unavailable
3. Brothers and Sisters: Six brothers and sisters/ names & D.O.B unavailable
C. Resources and Expectations: Medication management Hampton-Newport News Service Board (H-NNCSB), In-home counseling, outpatient therapy (H-NNCSB), anger management, attends Adolescent Making Progress (AMP) an afterschool program at Together Lives Change (TLC).
D. Education: Currently in the 10th grade and attend an
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Diversity Factors: Age, economic status, education, and geographical location.
G. Environmental Factors: Client currently in foster care and have weekly visitation with mother. Client diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, Chronic Depression with psychosis, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
H. History of Need or Problem: Child has a history of violence – first criminal charge occurred at 14. Attempted to commit suicide at 14 and was hospitalized. November 2015, adolescent entered juvenile detention for assaulting her brothers. Child has a history of fighting her siblings, classmates, and teachers. Child removed from home when she pressed charges for assault against her mother’s boyfriend.
I. Needs of Client: Reunification and Supervised Visitation Services to return child to parent. Child needs anger management classes.
J. Strengths and Limitation for Helping:
1. Strengths: Client has access to services and resources. Adolescent is outgoing, receptive, aware of situation, and maturing.
2. Limitations: Child has a criminal record and if mom/parent doesn’t comply she may lose her rights. Depending on the outcome the child may end up in permanent foster

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