Opinion ID: 1539660
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 5

Heading: Nancy's Health

Text: On August 12, 2007, Nancy participated in a parent competency evaluation of her Mother, performed by Dr. Donna Lentine. Dr. Lentine determined that Nancy display[ed] attachment related difficulty and that it is very important that [Nancy is]... provided stable and consistent caretaking. Dr. Lentine further indicated that the risk of instability should be weighed heavily against potential benefits of reunification. Nancy was also involved in counseling to address her abandonment, separation and loss, and anger issues. Based on the history of lack of stability and consistency in her life, Nancy was struggling for some type of nurturance and some type of attention. Nancy knew Barr's name, but did not have a relationship with him. She was a very angry little girl who had a lot of questions regarding why Barr had never been a part of her life. Nancy did not understand why Barr did not call or contact her, especially when he was out of prison. The possibility of adoption had been explained to Nancy and she was eager for the DFS worker to find her a family with the characteristics she desired.