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James stated he was born in Miami, Florida and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He stated he has always lived with his maternal cousin whom he calls his mother; information was corroborated by the guardian. The youth currently resides with his maternal cousin/legal guardian and three cousins whom he refers to as his siblings, in Coral Springs, Florida. Mrs. Vedrine indicated to the best of her knowledge, the youth was born full term, of a normal pregnancy and without complications during labor or birth of James. Mrs. Vedrine reported it was unknown if James’s biological mother used any drugs while pregnant with James and if she received regular or frequent prenatal care as she noted James’ mothed was incarcerated throughout her pregnancy. …show more content…
The youth denied being hospitalized for a mental health condition. During the evaluation James denied ever having homicidal intent or ideation. James denied a history of mental health treatment on a residential or inpatient basis. Both the youth and his mother denied James had a history of hospitalization under Baker Act. Regarding familial mental health history, Mrs. Vedrine denied a history of mental health issues with the youth or his mother. She could not report of any mental health concerns for James’ paternal …show more content…
Ifanise Petit Frere and a male named Michael, a never married couple whose union produced one child. Mrs. Vedrine noted James’ biological mother was incarcerated during the time of his birth and it is unknown who James’ biological father is. James currently resides with his maternal cousin/guardian, Elizabeth Vedrine (02/19/67), cousin Bebinfa Vedrine, 18 Bradley Vedrine, 14 and Christine Vedrine, 12 and Mrs. Vedrine’s husband whom she refused to provide his name for the examiner. Mrs Vedrine noted she became his legal guardian at birth. Mrs. Vedrine noted James does not have a relationship with his biological parents. During the clinical interview with the undersigned James acknowledged he has an adequate relationship with his caretaker, noting she takes good care of him, and tries to keep him out of trouble. He noted the worst thing about their relationship is she is not clear when giving orders. In regards to his father, James noted he does not know his father, but was introduced to a male named “Michael” when he was ten-years of age. He noted “Michael” was deported to Haiti on drug charges and he no longer has contact. James stated that he has always lived with his caretaker and his

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