Fatality Number Report Date(s) Type of Allegation(s) Investigative Outcome(s) Case Disposition(s) Services Provided NF 01-13 Two-year-old female presented with extensive bruising. The mother inflicted the injuries. 7/5/12 Physical or Near Death Opened Custody to grandparents, Parenting classes, Psychological assessment No History F 02-13 and F 03-13 A six-year-old male and a five year old male (F 03-13) died when shot by their biological father. The child’s mother also died by gunshot during the same incident. 07/17/2012 Physical Abuse—Gunshot/DV Substantiated-Death or Near Death Closed The alleged perpetrator was criminally charged. 06/17/2005 APS Domestic Violence and Partner abuse Services Refused Closed N/A 01/04/2005 APS Domestic Violence and Partner No Finding Closed Adult victim was assisted in the development of a safety plan and referred for financial assistance. NF 03-13 A fifteen-year-old diabetic female entered ICU in critical condition. Medical neglect perpetrated by the biological mother, with appropriate care for diabetes, triggered the child’s condition. 07/13/2012 Neglect -Medical Substantiated-Death or Near Death Opened placed in foster care, Medical education referral, & Mental health referral 09/21/2011 Neglect -Medical Substantiated Opened Mental health referral, & Substance abuse assessment 09/16/2011 Did Not Meet Criteria-Neglect N/A N/A N/A 08/02/2004 Neglect Substantiated Opened Protective daycare, Substance abuse assessment, & First Steps referral 08/14/2002 Did Not Meet Caregiver N/A N/A N/A 08/07/2002 Neglect Substantiated Opened 07/10/2000 Neglect- Medical Substantiated Opened 02/05/1998 Neglect Substantiated Opened Social work counseling F 05-13 Three-month-old male died from inflicted head trauma. The child’s 07/20/20012 Physical Abuse Substantiated-Death or Near Death Opened Mental health assessment, Parenting assessment, Chemical dependency assessment , Anger management, & Impaired
inflicted the injuries. Steps referral. No contact ordered for the alleged perpetrator regarding his surviving child. 04/06/2012 Neglect-Impaired Caregiver Unsubstantiated Closed: May 2012 None 10/12/2011 Neglect-Basic Needs Neglect-Impaired Caregiver Substantiated Opened Substance Abuse Assessment Drug Screens 02/17/2011 Neglect-Impaired Caregiver Unable to Locate None N/A 02/11/2011 Did Not Meet: Caregiver N/A N/A N/A NF 5-13 A two-year-old male lost consciousness after ingesting methadone. The child was in his biological mother’s care at the time. 08/02/2012 Neglect-Lack of Supervision Substantiated-Death or Near Death Opened Targeted Assessment Program referral, Mental health assessment, Drug screens, Children placed with relatives, & Supervised visits between the children and parents No History NF 06-13 A sixteen-year-old male was injured during a motor vehicle accident. The biological father was driving while impaired. 08/03/2012 Neglect-Impaired Caregiver or Near Death Opened Behavioral health assessment, Drug screen, & Supervised contact with biological father 07/24/2012 Neglect-Exposure to Domestic Violence Unsubstantiated Closed Refused 06/17/2008 Neglect- Environmental Unsubstantiated Closed N/A 09/17/2007 Did Not Meet Violence N/A N/A N/A 01/03/2007 APS-Domestic Violence Some Indication Closed Refused services 01/02/2007 Did Not Meet Criteria N/A N/A N/A 09/10/2002 Neglect -Environmental Unsubstantiated Closed N/A 05/30/2002 Neglect- Environmental Unsubstantiated Closed N/A 01/24/2002 Neglect- Environmental Unsubstantiated Closed N/A 05/24/2001 Neglect-Impaired Caregiver Unsubstantiated Closed N/A Impaired
responsible for the presence and accessibility of controlled substances in the home at the time of the incident. NF 14-13 Eight-month-old male and his mother were in a car accident and thrown from the vehicle. The mother was driving while substance impaired. 8/16/12 Substance abuse-neglect Substantiated-Death or Near Death Opened Custody to father, Substance abuse assessment, & mental health referral. No History F 14-13 A child was medicated inappropriately for his age, contributing to his death. The medication had been administered by the biological mother. 11/09/2012 Neglect-Medical or Near Death Closed No other children in the home, Referred for counseling 08/21/2012 Neglect-Medical Unsubstantiated Closed None 07/10/2012 Neglect-Medical Unsubstantiated Closed None NF 15-13 An eleven-month-old female suffered multiple physical abuse injuries. Injuries were inflicted by the mother’s boyfriend. 08/23/2012 Physical Substantiated-Death or Near Death Opened Court active, Children placed with relatives, & Mother referred for support for domestic violence. 07/25/2012 Did Not Meet Criteria: of Physical Harm Physical N/A N/A N/A 10/2/2009 Neglect – Environmental Services Not Needed Closed N/A F 16-13 A one-month-old male was suffocated while with an impaired, unrelated female caregiver. 12/08/2012 Neglect-Impaired Caregiver Substantiated-Death or Near Death Opened Mental health assessment, HELP team referral 07/30/2012 Physical Abuse Unsubstantiated Closed N/A 05/02/2011 Neglect-Educational Unsubstantiated Closed N/A 02/11/2011 Neglect-Educational Neglect-Lack of Supervision Substantiated Opened Mental Health Counseling, Parenting and Kinship Care 02/08/2011 Neglect-Medical Unsubstantiated Closed N/A 01/29/2010 Neglect-Lack of Supervision Unsubstantiated Closed N/A 10/19/2005 Neglect-Basic Needs Substantiated Opened First Steps referral,
Mental Health Concerns Mental health services 01/21/2005 Does Not Meet Criteria-Lack of Supervision N/A N/A N/A 06/29/2004 Neglect Sexual Family Not in Need of Services Closed N/A 04/21/2004 Domestic Violence Services Refused Closed N/A F 17-13 A seven-day-old female was suffocated while with an impaired caregiver, the biological mother. 12/17/2012 Neglect-Impaired Caregiver Substantiated-Death or Near Death Opened Court active, Children placed in foster care, Substance abuse assessment, & Parenting classes 01/17/2011 Neglect-Environmental Neglect-Impaired Caregiver Substantiated Opened Juvenile Petition, Parent declined to cooperate, Children placed with relatives. 11/16/2010 Neglect-Environmental Neglect-Impaired Caregiver Services Not Needed Closed N/A 10/08/2009 Neglect-Hygiene Neglect-Impaired Caregiver Neglect-Medical Unsubstantiated Closed N/A 12/04/2008 Neglect-Basic Needs Neglect-Impaired Caregiver Unsubstantiated Closed N/A 12/12/2007 Neglect-Hygiene Neglect-Impaired Caregiver Unsubstantiated Closed N/A 06/11/2007 Domestic Violence Unsubstantiated Closed N/A 11/30/2005 Sexual Abuse Unsubstantiated N/A N/A 05/03/2002 Neglect-Impaired Caregiver Services Not Needed N/A N/A F 18-13 A two-month-old male suffocated while with an impaired caregiver, the biological mother. 01/01/2013 Neglect – Caregiver Substantiated-Death or Near Death Opened Court active, Children placed outside the home, Mental health assessments, Substance abuse assessments, Parenting classes, & Drug screens 12/13/2011 Domestic Violence Unsubstantiated N/A N/A 06/08/2009 Neglect – Impaired Caregiver Substantiated Opened Targeted Assessment Program referral, First Steps referral, &
Mental health services referral 05/04/2009 Neglect Unsubstantiated N/A N/A 04/11/2008 Domestic Violence Substantiated Closed Referred to court NF 20-13 female was brought to Kosair Children’s Hospital on 9/6/12 due to congestive heart failure. The child’s condition was triggered by a failure on the part of the biological parents to provide appropriate care for a pre-existing condition. 09/06/2012 Neglect – Medical or Near Death Opened active, & Social work monitoring of the family. 02/22/2010 Physical Unsubstantiated Closed N/A 10/07/2009 Did Not Meet Criteria: Verbal abuse, risk of domestic violence N/A N/A N/A 04/20/2005 Domestic Violence Unable to locate Closed N/A NF 21-13 Three-year-old female ingested an unknown amount of Clonidine. She was in her mother’s care at the time. 9/8/12 Supervision- neglect Substantiated-Death or Near Death Case opened Targeted Assessment Program referral No History NF 22-13 Eleven-month-old male presented with a skull fracture and retinal hemorrhaging due to head trauma. Injuries were inflicted by the paternal aunt. 09/11/2012 Physical Abuse Substantiated-Death or Near Death Opened placed with relatives, Anger management, & Parenting assessment 09/19/2011 APS-Domestic Violence Substantiated Closed Services Refused F 23-13 A three-year-old male was shot when the mother’s boyfriend was unloading a firearm. 02/09/2013 Neglect Substantiated-Death or Near Death Opened Mother voluntarily relocated with the surviving children. Criminal case against the mother’s boyfriend. Mental health referral 10/04/2012 Neglect – Environmental Services Not Needed N/A N/A 01/27/2012 Neglect Unsubstantiated N/A N/A NF 24-13 09/23/2012 Physical Abuse Substantiated-Death or Near Death Opened Criminal case presented to the jury,
A two-year old female suffered from a subdural hematoma and compressed vertebrae in spinal column. Injuries were inflicted by the mother’s boyfriend. No contact between the alleged perpetrator and alleged victim, Parenting assessment, & Children remain in the custody of their respective mothers. 01/02/2005 APS-Domestic Violence Neglect-Impaired Caregiver Unsubstantiated Closed Referred to victims advocate, & Personal safety plan 01/14/2005 APS-Domestic Violence No Finding Closed N/A 05/13/2002 APS-Domestic Violence No Finding Closed N/A NF 26-13 Four-month-old male suffered head injuries resulting in bleeding in the brain. Injuries were inflicted by the father. 10/4/12 Physical and neglect Substantiated-Death or Near Death Case opened Child placed in foster care. Mental health assessment and services, parenting classes and anger management classes. No History NF 28-13 A six-year-old male suffered a ruptured spleen and temporal skull fracture during a motor vehicle accident. The biological father was driving while impaired. 10/14/2012 Neglect – Impaired Caregiver Substantiated-Death or Near Death Opened Biological father was incarcerated. Father’s contact to be supervised. 10/03/2007 Neglect – Environmental Services Not Needed Closed N/A NF 29-13 Two-month-old male was suffered bruising injuries to the brain. Multiple adults had access to the child at the time the injuries were likely to 10/18/12 Physical abuse Neglect Substantiated-Death or Near Death: Unknown Perpetrator Substantiated Neglect: Both parents, and an Case opened Child remains in the home of the parents. This case is still court active and the family’s attorney will not allow them to complete case planning with the Cabinet. The worker is doing weekly home visits
NF 35-13 Three-month-old male suffered bleeding in the and skull fracture. Injuries were inflicted by the father. 12/10/12 Physical abuse Substantiated-Death or Near Death Case opened Mental health referral, substance abuse assessment, & parenting classes No History NF 39-13 A one year old female presented with burns and additional bruising to the head. The injuries were inflicted by the mother’s boyfriend. 01/04/2013 Physical Abuse Substantiated-Death or Near Death Two opened: One on this child victim and another on the perpetrators children by a prior relationship. Criminal charges filed against the perpetrator. Victim placed with relatives. Supervised contact between the victim and the biological mother. Alleged perpetrator’s children placed in mother’s custody. A no contact order prohibits contact between the alleged perpetrator and his children. 06/01/2011 Neglect-Exposure to Domestic Violence Substantiated Opened Anger management services NF 40-13 Seven-year-old male suffered accidental burns. Mother failed to seek medical treatment for 2 days. 01/05/2013 Neglect-Medical Substantiated-Death or Near Death Opened Parenting classes, & Psychological evaluation 06/11/2008 Neglect-Lack of Supervision Physical Abuse Unsubstantiated Closed N/A 10/23/2007 Did Not Meet Criteria: N/A N/A N/A 07/19/2006 Did Not Meet Criteria: N/A N/A N/A 04/20/2005 Neglect-Hygiene Neglect-Lack of Supervision Unsubstantiated Closed N/A NF 43-13 Five-month-old female suffered a brain injury that resulted in a subdural hematoma and hemorrhaging in her eyes. Older injuries were also identified. Multiple 01/16/2013 Physical Abuse Neglect Substantiated-Death or Near Death-Unknown perpetrator Substantiated Neglect: Both parents, both grandmothers, an an aunt, & grandfather Opened Forensic consultation, Court active, Psychological evaluation, Anger management assessment, & placed with a relative