Safe Haven Community Services

Annual suicide prevention trainings were observed to be delinquent for four foster parents whose records were reviewed.

A child's file was observed to contain documentation belonging to another child in care.

Copies of child rights were not observed in two files and missing signatures in others.

EBI Trainings were observed to be delinquent in three foster parents' files that were reviewed.

Multiple children in care confirmed being threatened with the loss of placement.

On 08/28/25, a young child with special needs fell out of a highchair resulting in an injury that required immediate medical attention. The incident was not reported to Licensing until 09/03/25, which does not meet the requirement for timely notification of serious incidents.

It was observed that not all admission assessments are in the files, in addition the ones that were in the file were not accurate or were missing viable information.

Immunization records were observed to be missing from children's files.

Copies of child's rights were observed to be missing from children's records.

An adult household member who has resided in the home prior to their 14th birthday and acts as a babysitter did have a background check completed until 08/26/2025.

The operation failed to complete a preliminary service plan with in 72hrs. of the child being admitted into care.

A background check for a frequent visitor submitted on 06/13/2024-returned ineligible. On 06/28/24 the frequent visitor was involved in a car incident while supervising the child in care. The operation did not inactivate this individual until 07/29/2024.

An employee hired on 10/07/24 have completed a training on suicide prevention.

A staff member hired on 10/07/24 has not taken a training in Normalcy.

One of the four foster home files were observed to a foster parent delinquent in taking required annual trainings.

One requested personnel file was reported to be located at the owner's personal residence.

Annual training certificates for one employee was said to be maintained at her personal residence and not filed in her personnel record.

Foster Parent denied having to demonstrate how to do a restraint during training

Schedule II Medications were not observed to be double locked as required.

A background check was not conducted for a 16-year-old home member when the home re-opened on 11/18/24.

A new foster home screening was not conducted after the home closed on 08/22/24 and re-opened on 11/18/24.

A child in care sustained an injury that required treatment by a medical professional 3 days prior to the incident being reported to licensing.

During the inspection, a full pill bottle was found in the kitchen cupboard, and the cabinet is not double locked.

Children in care reported being spanked with a belt, punched, and pinched by caregiver.

Children in care were monitored by the caregiver via doorbell camera while the children were home alone, despite service plans requiring constant supervision by the caregiver inside and outside of the home.

Caregiver was heard on audio using profanity towards children in care.

Infant's crib contains a bumper, pillow, and toy attached to it.

The foster parents did not implement and follow 2 children's service plans when the children were allowed to play outside alone.

The edge of the home needs to be repair.

A caregiver admitted to throwing a liquid substance on a child in care.

After engaging in a verbal altercation, the caregiver instructed the child to pack their belongings as a result of her behaviors.

During Investigation Inspection, the foster parent did not allow licensing staff into the foster home in conducting inspection as related to investigation.

It was determined a caregiver utilized inappropriate, threatening comments toward an adolescent in care.

Two of two children were prescribed medication that was being administered, but there was no medication logs available for review during the inspection.

Two of the five child records were observed to have Initial Service Plans deleted from their electronic files.

Three youth over the age of six of opposite genders shared a bedroom without prior assessment and approval.

During the inspection, a hole was observed in the kids bedroom. It was fixed during the inspection. Furthermore, many of the baseboards were missing throughout the home. The kitchen sink appeared dirty. The foster parents' bathroom where the cats litter box is kept, smelt of strong cat feces. The air vent in the laundry room was observed appeared to be filthy and stained and needs to be replaced. Overall, the home has a strong animal and musty odor.

One of the four child records reviewed was observed to be missing a signed copy of the Child's Rights.

Three of the four child records reviewed were observed to not have monthly FTF contacts for more than two consecutive months this year.

Two of the four foster homes reviewed were observed to be missing one quarterly visit each for year 2024.

Service Plan has not been completed for a child who came into care on 09/24/2024.

A photo of the children's bathroom showed a bottle of Clorox toilet cleaner sitting on top of the toilet, within reach of the children of the care.

A caregiver admitted to using inappropriate language towards a child in care.

The operation did not report a serious incident when it occurred

The caregiver did not attempt to de-escalate the situation.

A child in care stated that he felt like he could not breathe during the restraint.

One of four employee files was observed to have a delinquent CPR First Aid Training that expired on 06/07/24.

Stair railing is detached from wall, causing there to be a lack of support upon climbing the stairs. A piece of wood on a stair step is detached. The restroom was full of un-discarded trash, as well as the toilet being full of bodily waste and tissue.

Upon inspecting the children's room, I observed Cory's bed without proper linens and the mattress protector was not in an effective state. it was torn and only covering to the middle of the bed.

Foster parent admitted to spanking children in care with a belt.

Two children in care slept in the same bed at a foster parent's home.

Foster parent did not exercise prudent judgement when allowing a child to have contact with his biological mother although the child's service plan stated that contact between the child and parent was prohibited.

The foster parent opened and read confidential emails sent to and from a child and attorney ad-litem.

During the investigation, it was found that the driver did not provide any of the children with safety car seats when they were transported to placement.

Foster parent's did not exercise prudent judgement when leaving an unloaded firearm accessible to a child in care who has a history of high-risk behaviors.

A ten-year-old child in care was able to obtain a foster parent's handgun from the vehicle and was able to maintain possession of the firearm at school which could have resulted in substantial harm to himself and others.

A child in care was able to access an unloaded handgun while being transported by the foster parent.

A child in care retrieved the foster parent's handgun without the foster parent's knowledge and was able to have it in possession for a period of time.

Foster parent used corporal punishment as a form of discipline on children in care as a mean to get them to comply.

A foster parent physically disciplined children in care in the presence of other children on the school bus while performing daily work duties.

Foster parent was observed on camera physically hitting a child in care on the arm and throwing a backpack containing a Chromebook hitting another child in care on the head.

One of the eight foster homes reviewed was observed to be missing documentation for annual disaster and emergency drills.

Two of the eight child right's forms reviewed was observed to be missing signatures.

During the investigation, the foster mother admitted to "popping" a child in care on the hand in order to control his behaviors.

During the investigation, it was found that medication recording logs were completed at the end of the week.

Child in care was left alone in the foster parents' home. Foster parent states the development of the child was an 8 years old, child requires auditory and eyesight supervision.

It was observed that one of the child's files did not have a monthly visit for April, May, June, July, August, September, or October 2023.

It was observed that a TB exam was not completed for a one-year-old child in care.

An Admission Assessment for a child placed in the home on July 21, 2023 was not completed until October 22, 2023.

An employee was hired and allowed to conduct home visits without an approved background check.

One of the four caregiver files was observed to have an expired CPR certification.

It was observed that a Preliminary Service Plan was not completed for a child placed in a home on 07/21/2023.

During the investigation it was found that service plans were not completed in a timely manner

During the investigation it was found that notification for service plan review was not given to parents in a timely manner.

Operation did not provide a 30-day notice in regard to new location.

The child in care had a cell phone that could only be used at the library in case of an emergency, as it required Wi-Fi to work; as such, the child was without a method of contacting the foster parents during the use of public transportation to and from the library.

A foster parent admitted to leaving foster children ages 12, 9 and 8 in the care of a 15-year-old home member.

Two out of two home screenings reviewed did not have the prospective foster parent's income confirmed by bank statements or tax returns. One prospective foster parent's income was only verified verbally.

Two children in care made an outcry of physical discipline by their caregiver.

Medicine (non-prescribed melatonin) resembling candy was left in an area of the home where candy was also present and accessible to children in care.

One of the eight foster homes was observed to be missing annual normalcy training.

A review of one foster home record showed that both foster parents were delinquent on Pediatric CPR Training.

A review of one foster home record showed that both foster parents were delinquent on Pediatric First Aid Training.

One of the eight foster homes was observed to be missing annual transportation training.

One of the eight foster homes was observed to be missing annual trauma informed care.

A child in care reported being spanked with a belt and extension cord as a form of punishment.

A child in care was subjected to corporal punishment by being spanked by his foster parent.

Medication log was observed missing the reason the medication was prescribed and the prescribing physician's name.

The home was observed with a broken kitchen draw, the stove ventilation system was unclean to a concerning degree, used toliet paper on the bathroom floor, and cleaning products on the kitchen counter.

The incident report did not indicate that the child was put in a basket hold.

The tool box being used for medication storage was observed on the top of the kitchen cabinet.

The 04/2021 medication log does not include the prescribing doctor's name.

The caregiver has not recorded administration of medication since 04/2021.

All three children reported that caregiver would yell at and/or use a "mean" voice, causing 3 year old to be afraid. Children in care reported that caregiver retaliated against them when she punished them because of the open investigation.

3 year old female shared bedroom with her two male siblings ages 10 and 11. There was no approved waiver or variance.

There were nocompleted medication logs observed in the home during the inspection.

Laundry supplies were observed accessible to children in care.

The fire extinguisher was observed not being serviced since July 2019.

Caregiver admitted that she did not provide two children in care their medication on March 14th and 15th of 2021.

Medication was not properly stored, as it was observed to be accessible to children in care.