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Social Work Case Study High School

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Ms. Sweat is not employed at this time. She receives Food Stamps in the amount of $771.00 per month and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) in the amount of $320.00 per month. In addition, her mother, Patsey Sweat contributes to the household expenses. Gail Sweat stated that the economic situation if “tight “at times and that additional money would be helpful. She did report that they are able to maintain a household and pay their bills. It would appear difficult for the family should the court order the family to pay for possible services.

The family has had no contact with foster care or with child protective services according to both Tamar and Ms. Sweat.

Currently, Tamar is enrolled at Churchland High School as a full-time student. He is in the ninth grade. In the last three months, Tamar has some full-day unexcused absences and he has been suspended on four occasions. His discipline log entries include these …show more content…

Tamar has received three out-of-school suspensions and has received eight in-school suspensions. There are some positives in the school situation; Tamar is involved in one school activity. Tamar feels close to two school staff …show more content…

In the current matters before the court, a nine year old child was shot as a result of Tamar’s actions. Tamar reported that he has been involved in two fights in the past few years. One fight happened this year where a boy was “messing with my little brother and I sucker punched him.” And another fight was about two years ago, on the school bus. A boy took Tamar’s seat on the bus and Tamar fought him over his seat. Tamar reported he was suspended from school for this

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