Case Note Documentation
On 9/16/2021, Child Welfare Specialist, ***, met with Elena Martinez at her home. The worker
met with Elena alone. Elena appears nervous and is fidgeting with her skirt. Elena reports that
visitation with her children is going well and she misses her children. Elena states her goal is to
complete a rehabilitation program and regain custody of her children. Elena states she has been
admitted to a rehab program before and relapsed shortly after completion. Elena believes "her
choice of men in her life contribute to her drug use." Elena states that "her children should be her
top priority", but she feels she has failed them as a mother. Elena reports that her visits with her
children are going well although she hates leaving them. She has been attending visits either
alone or with her mother. Elena's boyfriend has not been present for any visits. She also
expresses concerns regarding visitation while she is in the rehab program. At the next visit, this
worker will discuss the benefits of treatment and her plans for treatment along with visitation
rights. A referral for mental health services will also be discussed to help her navigate through
past traumas. Elena has not requested any additional services or information at this time.