Keshawna is currently in the legal custody of her maternal great aunt, Lavern Davis. She has mostly lived with Ms. Davis since 2005, when Ms. Davis received full custody of Keshawna through the Chesapeake Juvenile Domestic Relations Court. Ms. Davis stated Keshawna’s mother was very young and unable to take care of all of her children. Ms. Davis reported she wanted to help her sister out, so she took custody of Keshawna. Ms. Davis resides at 1211 Baltic Street, Suffolk, Virginia. However, during the social history interview, both Keshawna and Barbara Morris indicated this is one of two residence addresses where Lavern Davis lives. Ms. Davis also resides in Portsmouth, Virginia with her paramour, at 560 Lanier Crescent, in Portsmouth. Keshawna
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Both have stated Keshawna ignores and defies their directives and “does just what she pleases.” Both Barbara Morris and Lavern Davis reported they “do not want to give up on Keshawna,” but at her age, they feel Keshawna should be more responsible and accepting of efforts from others. Her family provides some opportunities for growth, but inconsistently provides love, caring and support. Keshawna does not have a close relationship with her legal guardian or extended family. Keshawna said she is close to Barbara Morris and respects her. It appears the family members are unreliable and inconsistent informants. Both Keshawna and Barbara Morris feel they have a good relationship with one another; however, Barbara Morris indicated Keshawna “does what she wants and only sometimes follows my rules.” She attempts to restrict Keshawna but Keshawna often refuses to comply. Barbara Morris stated, “I can’t make her do what she doesn’t want to do. We try to talk to one another to work things out sometimes she listens and sometimes she doesn’t.” Barbara Morris described the family economic situation as “alright. I’m not rich, but I make sure we have a roof over our heads and I make sure our bills are …show more content…
The home is in the Brighton neighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia. The home is single family, single story home, which consists of three bedrooms, kitchen, living room, den and dining room and one bathroom. The residence is of frame and vinyl siding construction and not in need of repair. Keshawna has her own bedroom when she is there. The home has a small front yard and a back yard. There is also a storage shed on the property. At the time of this officer’s visit, housekeeping standards appeared good. The house appears in good repair and fairly well maintained. The Brighton area has a moderate degree of criminal activity. The residence is very close to public transportation, schools, shopping areas, libraries, parks, recreational areas, and medical facilities. The Brighton area of Portsmouth is a moderate to low income socio-economic neighborhood. The family has resided at this home since 2015.
Lavern Davis, Keshawna’s legal guardian is not employed. Ms. Davis is not employed. Ms. Davis reported she receives about $1,056.00 per month for Social Security benefits and approximately $62.00 in Food Stamps. Her housing is also subsidized and she pays $389.00 per month in rent. She does not receive disability benefits. Ms. Davis described her economic status as
Both have stated Keshawna ignores and defies their directives and “does just what she pleases.” Both Barbara Morris and Lavern Davis reported they “do not want to give up on Keshawna,” but at her age, they feel Keshawna should be more responsible and accepting of efforts from others. Her family provides some opportunities for growth, but inconsistently provides love, caring and support. Keshawna does not have a close relationship with her legal guardian or extended family. Keshawna said she is close to Barbara Morris and respects her. It appears the family members are unreliable and inconsistent informants. Both Keshawna and Barbara Morris feel they have a good relationship with one another; however, Barbara Morris indicated Keshawna “does what she wants and only sometimes follows my rules.” She attempts to restrict Keshawna but Keshawna often refuses to comply. Barbara Morris stated, “I can’t make her do what she doesn’t want to do. We try to talk to one another to work things out sometimes she listens and sometimes she doesn’t.” Barbara Morris described the family economic situation as “alright. I’m not rich, but I make sure we have a roof over our heads and I make sure our bills are …show more content…
The home is in the Brighton neighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia. The home is single family, single story home, which consists of three bedrooms, kitchen, living room, den and dining room and one bathroom. The residence is of frame and vinyl siding construction and not in need of repair. Keshawna has her own bedroom when she is there. The home has a small front yard and a back yard. There is also a storage shed on the property. At the time of this officer’s visit, housekeeping standards appeared good. The house appears in good repair and fairly well maintained. The Brighton area has a moderate degree of criminal activity. The residence is very close to public transportation, schools, shopping areas, libraries, parks, recreational areas, and medical facilities. The Brighton area of Portsmouth is a moderate to low income socio-economic neighborhood. The family has resided at this home since 2015.
Lavern Davis, Keshawna’s legal guardian is not employed. Ms. Davis is not employed. Ms. Davis reported she receives about $1,056.00 per month for Social Security benefits and approximately $62.00 in Food Stamps. Her housing is also subsidized and she pays $389.00 per month in rent. She does not receive disability benefits. Ms. Davis described her economic status as