197805170-8-7-2023-32-CR-JHEG-CUXMKT-20230822094115

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197805170
Report Date: 08/07/2023
Date Signed: 08/07/2023 02:53:51 PM

Unsubstantiated

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
LA & TRI-COASTAL CR, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. #200A
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
08/01/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Joseph Vargas

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 32-CR-20230801094027

FACILITY NAME:	SAN GABRIEL CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC./ENID HOME		FACILITY NUMBER:	197805170
ADMINISTRATOR:	SYLVESTER JOHNSON		FACILITY TYPE:	733
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:
CITY:		STATE:	ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY:	6	CENSUS: 5	DATE:	08/07/2023
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:45 PM
MET WITH:	Ms. Gaskin-Hodge, Facility Staff		TIME COMPLETED:	02:30 PM

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Staff spoke inappropriately to a client

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On 08/07/2023 at 1:45 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joseph Vargas conducted a follow-up inspection for the purpose of providing findings for the above complaint. LPA met with Ms. Gaskin-Hodge. During the course of the investigation, LPA conducted in-person visits, and telephone interviews with four facility staff workers, five clients on 8/01/23, one facility staff worker on 8/03/23, and one facility staff worker on 8/04/23. Reference confidential names list LIC811 dated 08/07/2023.

During the inspection LPA requested for review and obtained copy of the staff and client facility roster reports, cleint needs and services (NSP) and intake documents.

Unsubstantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jean Herring	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3303
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joseph Vargas	TELEPHONE: (323) 303-7042
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/07/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/07/2023

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Control Number 32-CR-20230801094027

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
LA & TRI-COASTAL CR, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. #200A
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: SAN GABRIEL CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC./ENID HOME	FACILITY NUMBER: 197805170
	VISIT DATE: 08/07/2023

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On 07/05/23, the Department received a complaint alleging allegation that one staff spoke inappropriately to a client. The focused staff (FS) who was identified in the report denied the allegation. Other staff workers that were interviewed denied the allegation and corroborated the FS statement. Information gathered from staff interviews and some of the clients suggest that the focused client (FC) who reported the allegation suggests or appears the client has a physical attraction towards a female staff worker (FS).
In confidential interviews, four clients provided consistent statements and denied the allegations. The four clients disclosed that they were aware of the allegation being reported by another client because the FC was overheard speaking about his actions after the report was filed.
The one-focused client (FC) stated that he believes a staff spoke inappropriately toward him. The FC did not respond when asked if he is physically attracted to a female staff. The FC admitted speaking to the FS saying inappropriate sexual comments and was told that he is making the staff feel uncomfortable. Information provided by staff and other clients disclosed that the focused client has admitted that he "likes the FS".
The Facility Administrator has placed a second member of staff to work with the FS during her regular night shift as a form of support. The Administrator continues to monitor the situation involving that one client and his actions involving a member of staff who works nights.

Based on the available information obtained by staff and clients, the above allegation is determined unsubstantiated at this time. A finding that the complaint is unsubstantiated means that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is no preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged abuse occurred. The resolution to this complaint was discussed with the facility staff representative and copies of all licensing reports were provided at the conclusion of the inspection. An exit interview was conducted, and the Appeal rights were given and explained. No deficiencies were cited at this time.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jean Herring	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3303
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joseph Vargas	TELEPHONE: (323) 303-7042
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/07/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/07/2023

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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