2022

The Daughter's Family/Counselor (2022)

All prior allegations were investigated and ruled unfounded.

In 2022, it was alleged that Jane Doe contacted her child’s paternal grandmother stating that her daughter was ill and required medication. While detailed information regarding the initial phone call is unavailable, the text message communication was reviewed and is summarized below:

The paternal grandmother reported speaking with Jane Doe’s mother, who stated she was willing to assist financially but only by paying the provider directly and requested that Jane Doe contact the her and her step father with a decision. Jane Doe responded that this arrangement was expected and declined the assistance. Two days later, Jane Doe reported that she had spoken with a physician and obtained the prescribed medication. The communication indicated that Jane Doe’s daughter was improving and that her symptoms were resolving. The paternal grandmother expressed relief regarding the child’s improvement.

Jane Doe reported that this interaction, along with multiple other attempts at communication, were initiated by Jane Doe’s mother or were otherwise used as efforts to reestablish contact.

Jane Doe reported continued distress related to these interactions. During this period, Jane Doe’s daughter received counseling services through her local public school. A summary provided by the school counselor indicated that Jane Doe’s daughter demonstrated significant improvement in emotional regulation, social engagement, and classroom functioning. The counselor reported that Jane Doe’s daughter was interacting appropriately with peers, making friends, and showing increased comfort in the school environment.

The counselor indicated that individual counseling sessions were no longer necessary at that time but stated that periodic check-ins would continue to monitor progress and classroom adjustment. No referral for additional therapeutic services was recommended. The counselor also reported implementing a simple emotional communication tool in the classroom to support Jane Doe’s daughter in expressing feelings and managing anxiety related to school tasks.

The counselor expressed appreciation for the opportunity to work with Jane Doe’s daughter and noted positive overall progress.