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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 300606868
Report Date: 03/25/2022
Date Signed: 03/26/2022 09:44:43 AM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office,
, CA
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
07/26/2021 and conducted by Evaluator Darlene Almaraz
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 22-CR-20210726160949
FACILITY NAME:NEW ALTERNATIVES, INC.FACILITY NUMBER:
300606868
ADMINISTRATOR:PERNELL SULLIVANFACILITY TYPE:
733
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY:30CENSUS: 10DATE:
03/25/2022
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:31 PM
MET WITH:Administrator, Pernell SullivanTIME COMPLETED:
01:20 PM
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Lack of supervision resulting in inappropriate interactions between minors.
Minors engaged in an altercation while in care.
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On March 25, 2022 at 1:00pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Darlene Almaraz-Oseguera conducted an unannounced inspection to the facility to deliver the findings of the above allegations. LPA met with Pernell Sullivan. LPA Jose Gonzalez conducted an inspection of the facility on August 2, 2021 at 10:01 am and no immediate deficiencies were observed. Four of four children (C1, C2, C3, C4), three staff and facility administrator were interviewed.

It was reported to Community Care Licensing (CCL) that due to lack of supervision C1 inappropriately touched C2 and C1 got into a physical altercation with C3. Confidential staff interviews reported that staff became aware that C1 and C2 had begun dating and were in a relationship together. Confidential interviews reported that staff ensured that C1 and C2 were not left alone together. Confidential interviews reported that staff witnessed C1 and C2 sitting next to each other and C2 inappropriately touched C1 by placing C2’s feet on C1’s groining area. Staff redirected C2. Confidential interviews reported that C3 and C1 were having a verbal argument in which staff redirected them.
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Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Natasha Dunlap
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Darlene Almaraz
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/25/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/25/2022
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 22-CR-20210726160949
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office,
, CA
FACILITY NAME: NEW ALTERNATIVES, INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 300606868
VISIT DATE: 03/25/2022
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Confidential interviews reported that C3 then slapped C1. Confidential staff interviews reported that staff took appropriate action and increased the supervision with C1, C2 and C3. The interviews that were provided to the LPA were not consistent regarding the allegations that staff are not properly supervising minors and there were no further specific details regarding staff supervision.

Based on interviews and record reviews the allegations that that due to lack of supervision C1 inappropriately touched C2 and C1 got into a physical altercation with C3, resulting in C1 and C2 engaging in inappropriate activities, may have occurred, however is not supported or proven by evidence. Therefore, the allegations are unsubstantiated at this time.

An exit interview was conducted, appeal rights explained, and a copy of this report was provided to Pernell Sullivan.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Natasha Dunlap
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Darlene Almaraz
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/25/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/25/2022
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