In re J.W. CA2/3

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

1. Referral and detention. On November 28, 2011, the Department of Children and Family Services (the Department) received a referral indicating J.W. frequently was absent from school and had not attended for some time. After mother told the referring party she could not physically drag J.W. to school, the referring party made a home visit to ask J.W. why he did not attend school. J.W. made no eye contact during the interview and “just moaned while sitting in a chair.” The home was unsanitary, cluttered and smelled of pet urine. Mother appeared to be under the influence during the home visit. Mother stated maternal grandmother is an alcoholic who emotionally abuses J.W. by calling him names. Mother and maternal grandmother “constantly argue” and mother admitted J.W. might not want to attend school in order to stay home to protect mother. On December 6, 2011, a social worker interviewed J.W. at school. J.W. indicated he had been “sick for a long time and had to stay at home.” However, J.W. was unable to identify his illness, shrugged when the social worker asked what made him ill and indicated he did not see a doctor for the illness. J.W. indicated…