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Social Work Report about Cheryl, 1981

This document is an entry into Cheryl's Social Record written by the Central Intake Coordinator. Written after Cheryl's discharge, this report describes Cheryl's request to have her records changed because of the language used to describe her. It also notes that Cheryl was offered an up-to-date psychological assessment because the records could not be changed.

Social Work Report about Cheryl, 1980

This document is an entry into Cheryl's Social Record written by the Social Work Supervisor. It was written some time after Cheryl's discharge, but discusses Cheryl and her husband's attempts to visit another resident at the Huronia Regional Centre as well as their requests to have the girl live with them.

Cheryl - Letter from Social Work Services about Brother

A letter from the manager of Social Work Services in response to Cheryl's request for information about her brother who was also admitted to the HRC.

Social Worker's Report on Cheryl's Family History

A report by a social worker at the Ontario Hospital School, Orillia that describes Cheryl's appearance, family history, and her Stanford-Binet IQ results. Cheryl's activities when discharged at home are also discussed as she is described as promiscuous. Cheryl's accounts of rape are listed as reasons for her to be protected and sterilization is suggested, "to avoid increasing the burden on society".

Restricting Family Visits for Cheryl's Protection

A memo from a social worker suggesting restricted visitations from Cheryl's family for her own protection.

Cheryl - Crisis Intervention Report

Supervisor of Socialization Services reports on the need for crisis intervention for Cheryl during her pregnancy.

A report of an interview with Cheryl about custody of a non-biological child.

A social work report of an interview with Cheryl about a custody dispute over her non-biological child whom she had cared for from birth until removed by Children's Aid Services due to his need for special care. Cheryl's history of institutionalization is used against her. The social worker describes Cheryl's appearance and emotional state suggesting that she cannot provide a stable home for her children. The report notes that Cheryl is determined to rise above her unhappy history.

Marcy 's Social Work Summary

This document is a social work summary completed some time after Marcy 's discharge from HRC. It describea her difficulty finding a permanent home and job outside of the institution. The social worker also notes that Marcy 's "behaviours" were likely a result of experience of institutionalization. This document indicates that institutionalization was traumatic for Marcy .

Social Record noting Timothy's case closure

This document is a note in Timothy's Social Record stating that his account with the HRC had been closed following his transfer to a group home sponsored by Christian Horizons on October 22, 1997.

Brief memo from Timothy's Social Work Follow-up

This document is a very brief memo noting Timothy's case had been closed on June 23 1998.

Letter to Timothy's mother from social worker requesting meeting

This is a letter from to Timothy's mother from his social worker requesting a meeting to discuss Timothy's program and progress.

Letter to Timothy's mother from Social Worker

This is a letter to to Timothy's mother from his social worker. The letter is an introduction and a request for family visits.

Timothy's Case Management Review Summary Jan 1996

This document is a Case Management Review Summary for Timothy. It notes the objectives of various institutional departments such as residential services.

Timothy's Case Management Review Summary Jan 1996

This document is a Case Management Review Summary for Timothy. It notes the objectives of various institutional departments such as residential services.

Timothy's Social Work Social History July 1977

This document is a social history for Timothy compiled by a social worker. It describes some of Timothy's personal and family history, the circumstances leading to his admission, his HRC programs and progress, and family contact.

Timothy's Social Work Summary August 1979

This document is a Social Work Summary. It briefly describes Timothy's history as a CAS ward and a resident of Sunbeam Home. It notes his previous contact with his sister. It also describes his "mental" status, as "profoundly retarded" and notes the HRC programs he was in.

Timothy's Social Work Family Assessment 1988

This document is a Social Work Family Assessment. It describes the contact that Timothy had with his family over the course of his residency in HRC until 1988. It provides some discussion of Timothy's family history and family relationships. It notes that Timothy's mother and some of his siblings were interviewed by HRC social workers in 1987. It also notes the Multi-year plan for deinstitutionalization and describes the family's reaction. It also describes previous visits with family.

Timothy's Social Work Progress Note Family Contact 1986

This document is a social work progress note that describes a telephone conversation between Timothy's sister and his Social Worker regarding the potential for Timothy to visit. The social worker also documents a conversation with Timothy's mother.

Timothy's Social Work Progress Note Caution for Home Vist 1989

This document is a social work progress note. It discusses previous arrangements for Timothy to visit some of his family members. It notes that a caution was added to his file stating that he must have HRC worker accompany him on home visits.

Timothy's Social Work Progress Note Home Visit 1991

This document is a social work progress note describing a visit Timothy had in March 1991 with his sister and brother.

Timothy's Social Work Report Home Visit 1996

This document is a social work progress report describing a home visit with Timothy's sister to discuss his progress in his HRC program. It gives a description of the home visit, an update on Timothy's family relationships, and it describes his sister's response to his placement.

Timothy's Social Work Placement Summary

This 3-page document is a social work placement summary for Timothy. It includes his basic information, placement resident address, and describes social work involvement in Timothy's placement between April and October of 1997. It summarizes Timothy's personal and family history, his developmental history, and it gives a brief description of "person and programs."