Suspected Child Neglect (#700)

A single mother with a long history with Children’s Aid has been accused of neglecting her children. A case worker must try to get at the truth with a proud and wary woman.

Learning Objectives

Listening skills
Developing trust
Demonstrating empathy
Uncovering hidden agendas
Finding collaborative solutions

Information for Learners

Neighbours have reported that she leaves her children alone to go out drinking, and possibly beats them. As the CAS worker assigned to this case you must engage Linda and assess the situation.

Simulation Details

Simulator Role(s)

Option 1 (#700): Linda Roy (forty-five), portrayed with Caucasian heritage and background
Option 2 (#700B): Linda Roy (forty-five), portrayed with Jamaican heritage and background
Option 3 (#700C):Linda Roy (forty-five), portrayed with Indigenous heritage and background

Learner Role(s)

Children's Aid Case Worker

Setting

Linda Roy's apartment in a low-income housing development