git DA.| Dc | ME] Juv | AN [ber Mc | CA | Other: Page #1 ° Incident # 13 CLASS. Grid WEST LINN POLICE DEPT. 22825 Willamette Drive ‘West Linn, Oregon 97068 DHS Referral - Neglect L Special Report ‘Supplemental Clearance: ‘Special: XXXX_ Subject of Report: Allegation of Neglect ‘Location of Occurrence: 2405 5” Avenue West Linn, OR ‘Case # 13-1073 Original Ri E This Rey 3 07-25-13, MENTIONED HART, JENNIFER JEAN WIF 06-04-79 Parent HART,SARAH MARGARET = W/F_ 04-08-79 Parent nornass: HART, SIERRA F 04-20-05 Child SUPEiRvisoR HART, ABIGAIL F 12-26-03 Child ms HART, JEREMIAH M — 02-24-04 Child AUG 02 2018 HART, DEVONTE M = — 10-24-02 Chile HART, HANNAH PF 02-25-02 Chile HART, MARKIS M — 07-01-98 Chile 2405 5 Avenue West Linn, OR 97068 Pha Unknown DHS- Child Welfare 315 S. Beaveroreek Road Oregon City, OR 97045 ACTION TAK] /, 07-19-13, I received the attached DHS referral from IEEE cearding alleged neglect of six children by their adoptive parents SARAH and JENNIFER HART. [also forwarded me information from a confidential informant. HR 22<11 went to the address of 2405 5" Avenue in West Linn and knocked repeatedly at the door but received no response. Lemont her card in the door asking for a call back. Later in the day I again checked at the house and saw the SUV that had been in the driveway was now gone. On Monday, 07-22-13, EEE called me and told me she had gotten a call from SARAH HART. Talled her back and she told me Ms. HART told her the children were on a trip with JENNIFER HAR old me she would contact the ebildren and access the case when the family returned, She told me if there were concerns at that time she would contact me. ACTION RECOMMENDED Clear at this time — referred to DHS Time Ree Time Disp Time A Timo Clear pores Officer: Detective] BPSST! EN | Agency: WPDHe No. 3222-1 “ 2013 9: 01M ) oo. 13/073 {DES “FAX COVER SHEET Date:7-1A 1S Sender: To: oe - ‘Office DHS- CHILD WELFARE Office ~ Addresp: 315 S,"Beavercreek Road Address : > City: Oregon City : City:. = State: OR Zip: 97045 * State: ‘ a Phone ~ Phone No: Fax Ni; 971-673-7204 Fax Nor sye_ $6 -g * T ——— ‘otal Pages: Ri SS Urgent xe review Confidentiality: ‘Notice: The sy bo ‘confidential ond f¢ rn od, Ith i egal privileged, 1 ivonded only fp Ski fy ‘oll inrert tae fis nero dase fen 1. hit he dsclonue, copying, dstibulen, or integer eda ey to tended rchietheiy ibis, If Yovlove rtceived ths fx in ero, sede inmate ison oa youn sag ge Pe at ee sa datroy tis cover sheet along vt is Heddle DAS 2009 (REY 11/2003)Jul 49. 2013) 9:01AM ~ Wo.9222 P. 2 ous Sinan fewce 2486403 315 S Beaver Creek Rd Oregon City, OR 97405 ae G25774 Seeger Report Type: CPS Category: Familial ] Date/Time Reported: | 7/18/13 12.80 Allegations: | Neglect, Neglect, Neglect, PM coh Negtect, Neglect, Negisct, Ss no Neglect, Neglect, Neglect, Neglect, Neglect, Neglect Status: Assign Reason: ‘Alieged Perp is parent to alleged : victim Response Time: Within 5 days | Date/Time Created: | 7/ia/13 12:30 PM ‘Screening Decision Narrative: | Referral to be assigned for a five day assessment to determine whether six children ranging in age from 14-7 years are Victims of neglect, or malnourished, based on a report from an anonymous calfer, Referral to be documented, and cross reported to LEA. REPORT CONTACT INFORMATION: Case Name: Hart, Jennifer Home Phone: 3204917530 Case Address: Worker Safety Concerns? 2405 5th Ave. Interpreter Needed? WEST LINN OR 97068 Possible Refugee: Country: United States of America Primary Language: English SCREENING REPORT PARTICIPANTS: Child Participant(s) in Screening Report: Name Age | DOB | Gender] Rofes [Relationship | Race [Language | 1D Sierra Hart 30a F AV. | Child 077 2005 HM _| Adoptive a Abigail Hart @ | ter F Av. [Child 38077 2003 HM _| Adoptive 73 Jeremiah Hart o joaeartm AV. | Chid- 36077 2004 HM __| Adoptive 7A Devonte Hart 70 | ora | M AV-| Child~ 6077 2002 HM __ | Adoptive 2 Hannah Hart 4 02725) | F AV: Child - [56077 ‘THIS FORM IS AVAILABLE IN ALTERNATIVE FORMAT UPON REQUEST. ‘CF307A (08/10) 6 1 0f7Jul. 19, 2013 9:01AM No, 3222-3 Nous. tina See 2002 HM__ | Adoptive ae Markis Hart a a AV. | Chid= 86077 1998 HM __ | Adoptive 70 Parenticaregiver Participants) in Screening Report: Name ‘Age | DOB | Gender | Roles | Relationship | Race | Language [1D ‘Jennifer Hart 34 [06047]F | AP- | Self 86077 1979 CN 2 HM- PR Sarah Hart 34 [0408 | F ‘AP- | Spouse 56077 1979 HM. 69 PR ‘Other Adult Participant(s) in Screening Report: Name ‘Age | DOB | Gender | Roles | Relationship [Race [Language | ID ALLEGATIONS: Date of Alleged Abuse/ Neglect: 07/48/2013 County of Origin: Clackamas Incident Location Same as Report Name: ‘Does the report allege a death by abuse, serious injury, or aggravated circumstances? ‘Alleged AP Relationship Alleged Victim Perpetrator ___| to Victim AIN Code Description | F Markis Hart Jennifer Hart | Mother Neglect Neglect: Deprivation of food/water Hannah Hart Jennifer Hart | Mother Neglect Neglect: 0] Deprivation of foodwvater Devonte Hart Jennifer Hart | Mother ‘Neglect Neglect: 0] Deprivation of foodiwater Abigail Hart Jennifer Hart — | Mother Neglect ‘Neglect: UO Deprivation of foodiwater (Qeremiah Hart Jennifer Hart | Mother Neglect Neglect: tm “THIS FORM IS AVAILABLE IN ALTERNATIVE FORMAT UPON REQUEST CF307A (08/10) Page 20f 7Jul 19. 2013 9:01AM i Mo, 3222. 4 Nous otEangewees Deprivation of foodiwater Sierra Hart Jennifer Hart Mother Neglect Neglect: Deprivation of food/water Neglect: Deprivation of food/water Hannah Hart ‘Sarah Hart Mother Neglect Neglect: Deprivation of foodiwater [ Markis Fart SarahHan | Mother Neglect Devonte Hart ‘Sarah Hart Mother Neglect Neglect: Deprivation of food/water Abigail Hart ‘Sarah Hart Mother ‘Neglect Neglect: Deprivation of food/water Jeremiah Hart Sarah Hart Mother Neglect Neglect: Deprivation of foodiwater Sierra Hart ‘Sarah Hart Mother Neglect Neglect: oO Deprivation of food/water gala tats REPORT NARRATIVE: Report Summa Link to Jennifer Jen" Hart Clackamas DHS received a telephone feferral from an anonymous caller regarding the alleged neglect of six children, by two women who live at 2405 Sth Ave,, in West Linn, Oregon 97068. The anonymous referent has observed the children, and said they appear undernourished, and they said the vehicle they've seen the family use has Minnesota plates. I contacted Minnesota Child Welfare and was directed to Douglas Co. Child Welfare in Alexandria, Minn, And leamed from a worker there the names of the children, and their adoptive mothers, Markis Hart DOB 7/1/98, Hannah Hart DOB 2/25/02, Devonte Hart DOB 10/24/02, Abigail Hart, DOB 42/26/03, Jeremiah Hart DOB 2/24/04, and Sierra Hart DOB 4/20/05 Jennifer “Jen” Hart DOB 6/4/79 and her partner Sarah (Gengler) Hart 4/8/79. According to Minnesota Child Welfare the children are two sibling groups, Markis, Hannah and Abigall ‘THIS FORM IS AVAILABLE IN ALTERNATIVE FORMAT UPON REQUEST (CF307A (08/10) Page 3 of7Jute 19. 2013 9:01AM o Wo 3222 F 5 ‘DHS Sanit are full siblings, and Devonte, Jeremiah, and Sierra are full siblings, all the children are from the State of Texas, and were adopted by Jen and Sarah Hart. The Minnesota worker said the Hans originally requested to be certified for foster care in October 2010, when a mutual friend was having difficulty with a teen who had adjustment problems and asked Jen and Sarah to be a placement resource for this girl. The worker said this placement didn't work out for very long, and one of the breaking point issues was the girl used wire hangers against the Hart's es. The history in their foster/adoptive record indicates Jennifer "Jen" Jean Hart DOB: 6/4/79 and Sarah Margaret (Gengler) Hart DOB; 4/8/79 met at Northern State University in Aberdeen, Minn., and their relationship began 8/23/1989, Jen was from Heron, South Dakota, and Sarah was from Ortonville, Minn. And they were married in Connecticut in 2009. ‘The worker was asked how children from Texas were adopted in Minnesota, and they said the State of Texas works with this Permanent Family Resource Center (218-998-3400) Texas seems to doa number of adoptions through this Agency, even when the Child Welfare office has not supported the placement. State of Minnesota Child Welfare said they had two referrals which were “determined” equivalent to State of Oregon's founded" referrals. 1)11/2010 Abigail going through the garbage at school, and taking other children’s (Classmates) food. Ruled out. 2) 11/4/2010 Jen had hit Abigail's head against the wall, no marks ruled out. 3) 14/15/2010, Physical mistreatment to Abigail Hart. Abigail had bruising on her stomach area from her sternum to waistband, and bruising on her back from mid-back to upper buttocks, reportedly caused by Jen Hart (according to Abigail) but in the CPS interview with the couple, Sarah Hart said she was responsible for the marks. The worker said this incident was over a penny. They had discovered a penny in Abigail's pocket and asked her about it, and Abigail said she found it. Jen and Sarah Hart did not believe her, and said she stole the penny, and was lying about it, hence the spanking - "which got out of control,” per Sarah Hart. Abigail had also said they put her head under cold water, and Jen had her two hands on her neck. This referral was Determined. The Minnesota CPS goal was no physical discipline, the couple agreed to in-home therapy, parenting and counseling, and a variety of skill building activities. 4) 12/2010 Hannah Hart had a small dime size purple bruise on her hand from Jen hitting her because "she (Hannah) lies." Hannah reports her “mom, Jen, hits her all the time." It was opened for assessment, but there were no determinations. 51/4/2011 Children in the classroom have been giving Hannah food, and/or she's been approaching classmates for food. Screened out, as it was being addressed in the current assessment. 6)1/44/2011 Hannah reported to the School Nurse that she had not eaten today, Jen got angry with ‘THIS FORM JS AVAILABLE IN ALTERNATIVE FORMAT UPON REQUEST (CFBO7A (08/10) Page 4 of 7Jul 19. 2013 9:01AM - No. 3222 6 ADHS cof Human Services her, said she was disrespectful, Hannah said Jen shoved a banana in her mouth as well as some nuts, The referent attempted to speak with Sarah Hart about this concern, and Sarah's response was "she's playing the food card, jut give her water." ‘The Minnesota worker said after awhile the school stopped calling the parents about the child(ren) taking food, because they didn't want he children being disciplined or punished. ‘As a part of the assessment, Abigail who was 6 yrs old, looked like she was 2 yrs old, and was taken ‘to the doctor, who said "she is just small, and being adopted, we don't know their bio family history." ‘The other children were asked about discipline, and what happens when they get in trouble, and the children talked about not getting supper, getting sent to bed without food, being made to stay in bed all day, or stand in the comer for a long time. And whenever the parents were confronted about withholding food, or the children's complaints about not getting enough food, the couple always makes reference to the children being adopted, and being “high risk" kids, who have food issues. ‘When the assessment was completed, the services were concluded, the Hart's pulled the children out of school, and home schooled the children, and eventually sold their home, and moved. ‘The Minn. Worker said they did not know which one of the two clinics the Harts would have possibly ‘taken the children to for any medical care, but the only two clinics in Alexandria, Minn. are Alexandria Clinic and Sanford/Broadway Clinic, and whether hey would have gotten baseline ht/wt measurements for the children during the time they lived there is not known, ‘The Minnesota Child Welfare worker said the problem is, “these women (Jen and Sarah Hart) look normal" and the give professionals the information about all the children being adopted because they ate high needs, and have mental health issues related to food, then people tend to assign the problems to the children. Without any regular or consistent academic or medical oversight, and unknown child welfare reviews through State of Texas for either foster/adopt subsidies, these children tisk falling through the cracks. No previous CPS history in the state of Oregon, Minnesota CPS history contained in narrative. Describe the child(ren)'s injury or conditions as a result of the alleged abuse/neglect: Caller was concemed the Hart children appeared undernourished, and provided a Minnesota license plate. In checking with Minnesota Child Welfare | learned there had been previous CPS referrals ‘which concerned physical mistreatment, and children taking food from other peers at school and in the garbage at school, Describe the child(ren)'s current location, school/daycare including dismissal time, functioning, including special needs, if any, and highlighting current vulnerability, and cultural and language considerations: ‘The Caller said the Hart's live at 2405 Sth Ave. - West Linn, OR, 97068 information that the child(ren) may have American Indian or Alaskan Native heritage, including Name(s) of tribe(s) if known: Yes [] No (] Unknown Caller said the couple, Jen and Sarah Hart, are Caucasian and all the children appear to be mixed or biracial, Describe parent and/or caregiver's current location, any culturalllanguage considerations, and family functioning (if known): “THIS FORM IS AVAILABLE TN ALTERNATIVE FORMAT UPON REQUEST CF207A (08/10) Page 5 of 7Jul 19. 2013 Nous 9:01AM os Mo, 3222-7 7 Describe any criminal history of household members and/or concerns for worker: ALLEGED PERPETRATOR NARRATIVE: ‘Whe is the alleged perpetrator and what is their relationship and access to the child: Provide the name, age, and current location of any other children who may be unsafe and describe the relationship between these children and reported circumstances: Name and contact information of child's guardian: PRIOR INVOLVEMENT: Case | Partici ] Report Safety Date |CaseID [Name | pant | Type Allegation | Disposition | Concerns Roles Description: Race Codes: AP _= Alleged Perpetrator ‘A_= Asian of Pacific Islander AV__= Alleged Victim B = Black Case Name _=_ American Indian / Alaskan Native Household Member P_= Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander Identified Child 'U= Unable to Determine Non-Household Member W = White OC = Other Child in Home U_= Unable to Determine PR_ = Parent / Parental ROG RP__= Reporter F_= Fatality “THIS FORM IS AVAILABLE IN ALTERNATIVE FORMAT UPON REQUEST CF307A (08/10) Page 6 of 7Jul 19. 2013 9:01AM - No 3220 8. 6 Oregon City, OR 97405 CONFIDENTIAL REPORTER INFORMATION: Oregon DHS Child Wetfare will not disclose the Identity of the reporter unless one or more of the following circumstances applies: + disclosure is to a Law Enforcement Agency (LEA) for purposes of investigating the report, * disclosure is required because the reporter may need to testify as a witness in court, andor + the court orders the Department to disclose the identity of the reporter. Name: DepartmenvAffiliafion: Home Phone: DPSST Number: Police Report #: LEA Name: Law Enforcement 00/00/0000 00:00 am n, and Service ‘with the child(ren); | spoke | Minnesota Child Welare in Douglas Co. after receiving the anonymous referrs Type of Involvement: ‘THIS FORM IS AVAILABLE JN ALTERNATIVE FORMAT UPON REQUEST (CF307A (08/10) Poge 7 of 7Jul. 19 2013 9: 024M - No. 5222 P an \ Ft X Communication Result Revert ( dul 18 2013 4:04PM) 2 x Fae Header) CLACK HOTLINE Date/Time: Jul. 18 2013 4:03PM File Pi es Mote Destination Wot Seat 1792 Memory TX SRO EP ere rina onee tae DateTime of revs report: July 18,2088 Number of pepie (clung cover: 8 ae Nero: Jone 390" Hart (Casa Number: 698778 BSBen RABE. PEER, Allkhowe RE Samim, Riseet Gomik Ques Ral Pines RIESE AIR: BARRE Bee abt Re tla Gaetan RAT sheer de aera demi tamer oa feamsmusdo nen OW Casas rac sinensis ne Cate iyhy . 0.3220 PI Please marr vo ceferunce +” His WAaRtn wo] Hots. This segment of information should NOT be released to the Hart's of they will know who ‘the referents are, — Very > knows Jennifer “Jen” Hart because she and her ier went to high school toy in South Dakota, 4 Cc ‘The Caller is very worried for the children, and said if Jen end Sarah are aware of her identity they will cut her off from any contact with the children, then the children will be. +0 +o] K totally isolated. 4 wf The caller said the Hart's moved to Oregon a few months ago, from Alexandria, Minn, ‘And what prompted this caller’s call was an incident on 6/28/2013 which happened at her oO hhome. They hed ordered pizza one night, and Jen gave each child e slice of pizza and Some water, During the night “someone” had raided the fridge, end when the caller woke LLEVA: Gprahe simply mate a comment to er husband, aod ead “cpa ad you eat the pizza?” ‘At this point Jen grabbed Sierra out of a dead sleep by the arm and said “I can't believe them!” and took her tothe bathroom. ‘When they came back, Jen had all six kids lay on an inflated air mattress with sleeping masks on their face, and their arms by their side for five hours. The Caller said she and he husband tried to say, this sno big deal, and the caller ssid the kicked herself for even saying anything, because it was nothing, but Jen would not hear it. She had to discipline these kids, andthe oly time they could getup, was when they had to use the bathroom, then come and lay back down. ‘The caller then directed me to Minn Child Welfare and said they had an ‘open case there because the children were rummaging through the garbage for food at school and taking food form other children et school. ‘The caller said the Harts adopted the children 5-7 years ago, and in the past three years, ‘they've seen the children get taller, but it does not appear they gain any weight. ‘The Caller said Jen withholds food as punishment, and they are not allowed to talk unless given permission. The caller said if you ask any of the kids a question, like even what their reading, or what they like to do, they fitst look to Jen to make sure its okay for them to talk. ‘The caller said they have pulled them from school after the investigation in Minn, and now they home schoo] the kids, but caller said they doubt their being provided any education. Strangely the caller said they take the kids across the country for weeks, anywhere from 1-4 weeks, and they go to music festivals, and if you go on Jen’s Facebook page, you will see the events they've attended. Jen.Han.79@FB.com The Caller said Jen also does this thing for her facebook page, where the kids pose, and are made to look like one big happy family, but after the photo event, they go back to looking lifeless,Jule 19 2013 9:02AM No, 3222 Ph ‘The caller said anytime anyone has ever confronted them about their parenting approach, or said anything about the food, the Caller said Jen has an answer for everything, but then they will just cut people out of the world, The caller said if Jen or Sarah piece together that this caller has made a report, the children will have no one, who will be able to try to advocate for them. The Caller said Markis isthe target of Jen and Sarah's frustration, they either completely ignore him, or berate him, and if one could get him alone, he might honestly say what is ‘happening in the home, but otherwise, they are like “trained robots” and they will likely not say anything. Additionally, Devonte is the “golden child” he’s the one who is given ‘the most privilege and opportunity, and he’s the only child they really talk to. The Caller said Jen and Sarah show these children no affection whatsoover, and all seem soared to death of Jen, When asked about Sarah, and her role, the Caller said she’s the one out of the home, and working, and her loyalty is totally with Jen, and whatever she does.