Fran

Fran’s teacher sent the child to the counselor’s office because Fran Smith came to school and fell asleep in class immediately after reaching her desk. The teacher told the counselor that this had happened three times in the last two weeks and that Fran had not been completing homework assignments the last three days even though the teacher had sent notes home to the parent in Fran’s backpack. The teacher said that the child’s grades were dropping due to the incomplete assignments. When Fran reported to the counselor’s office, the counselor learned that Fran did not complete her homework because Fran’s mother and mother’s best friend, Donna, had a fight. The counselor said that Fran was worried about her mother who had blood and scratches on her face. Fran’s brother, John, was hurt when he tried to help his mother during the fight. The counselor reported that Fran was very upset about the situation but did not want the counselor to tell anyone. The counselor checked to see if John was in class. She observed John sitting in the classroom wearing a long sleeved shirt and long pants even though it was a very hot day. She noticed that John grimaced as he got up to write on the blackboard. The school counselor phoned the local County Department of Human Resources to report the situation.