Opinion ID: 2167237
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 12

Heading: Jennifer Saleuckyj

Text: DCFS caseworker Jennifer Saleuckyj testified that, in February 1997, she evaluated the August 1996 client service plan that Amy Apperson drafted. Saleuckyj rated the progress of respondents unsatisfactory. Respondents did not feel they should have been indicated [2] and did not see the need for services. Respondents did not participate in any parenting classes from August 1996 to the time of Saleuckyj's evaluation. Although Diane completed a psychological evaluation, it took her five months to do so. Mark was not participating in any counseling, with the exception of an on-call service of which DCFS had no information, and did not complete alcohol and psychological assessments until the latter part of January 1997. Notwithstanding the unsatisfactory rating in February 1997, Saleuckyj felt that respondents could still work toward regaining custody of C.N. Saleuckyj created a new service plan with the same tasks as the August 1996 plan. Based on the issues that brought the family to the attention of DCFS, the main component of the service plan was counseling. Respondents agreed to follow through on a referral to Family Advocate to address issues of child protection and how to care for children who have been sexually abused. Respondents also agreed to participate in in-home parenting services.