Sept 17, 2009 Court Ordered Supervised Visitation 2 x Month (2hr ea visit=4hr a month)

Sept 30, 2009 I phoned CPI to initiate visitation. I was told how the program works  but that there were no openings for Intake appointments at that time and to call back on 10.6.09.

Oct 6, 2009 I phoned back CPI as instructed and received intake appt with Margaret Flinn for Tues. 10.13.09 @ 10:30am.

Oct 13, 2009 I arrived @ CPI for intake appt with all documents requested for appt including FCS Recommendation, Court Order (not yet filed), intake form and $25 fee required.

*note: “15-20 minute” session last for an hour as Ms Flinn seemed to take extra care in thoroughly hearing my point of view and reviewed discrepancy between Mediator Beth Wannamaker’s recommendation and Judge Wong’s ruling. She reassured me that I need not do anything else but wait for a phone call from CPI re: when the 1st visitation would be scheduled post Ms Malloy’s Intake. I questioned what was to happen if Malloy did not cooperate and schedule her intake in a timely manner or call at all. Flinn brushed it off saying “the custodial parent calls in to schedule and we’ll wait and see”.

Oct 23, 2009 (10 days later) I called and left message on Flinn’s voice mail at CPI inquiring about progress. I also phoned and emailed Bornstein to advise Malloy to contact CPI to initiate visitation and comply with orders.

Oct 28, 2009 I received phone call from Flinn at CPI stating they could not provide services for me and that I was to contact Legal Services. I questioned her as to why 3 times to receive the above statement each time, evading answering my question as to what changed since my intake. She seemed extremely awkward and robotic in her reply eachtime. Finally on the 4th time she said my case was too complicated and that I needed to call Legal Services and proceeded to hang up on me without the appropriate closure to the conversation.

Oct 20, 2009 I phoned Legal Services and spoke with Toni who explained the program and that she would mail out an intake packet and that I was to return it with another $25 fee and the above mentioned documents previously submitted to CPI.

Nov 12, 2009 I hand delivered all required docs and the $25 fee to Legal Services.

Nov 18, 2009 @ 4:55pm PST I received a voice mail from Toni at Legal Services complaining that I failed to explain why the Judge ordered me to Supervised Visitation and that nothing would progress until I called her back and told her why. I communicated this info to Urlik’s office via secretary requesting advice on how to communicate with Legal Services due to prejudice.

Nov 20, 2009 I received phone call from Elissa that she spoke with Toni at Legal Services and tried to explain and that the court failed to check any box or provide reason for order re: supervised visitation and that I was not trying to be elusive. She instructed me to call Toni again on Monday to do my best to explain.

Nov 23, 2009 I called Toni/ Legal Services and did my best to explain why I left that question blank. She was a bit more receptive and assured me that once again I had then done all that was necessary to have the visitation initiated and that I was to then again wait for the next step.

Dec 2, 2009 I left a message with Legal Services voice mail checking on the progress of my intake. ( I, to date have not received a return call)

Dec 11, 2009 I called Legal Services again and left message with secretary marked URGENT. I was told that Toni was out of the office for a bit but that she would be back in later today (12.11). I reiterated that I would like a return call this same day.

*note: it is now 4:15pm PST and I’ve yet to receive a call from Legal Services.

I have done everything to initiate my daughter’s right to see me by abiding by both CPI and Legal Services program guidelines. As of tomorrow it will be 3 MONTHS since my daughter has seen or talked to me. I am outraged!!!

I trust that this time line will be helpful in clarifying this injustice and my actions in complying with the courts.

Frankie Travis

PS Prior to sending this out I made one last attempt to reach Toni at Legal Services. I got through to her and she informed me that my case was assigned to a Beverly Mannifield on 11/30/09. I questioned Toni thoroughly as to why I hadn’t received any word and when does an assigned supervisor “usually” make contact with parents after being assigned a case and Toni said usually within a “few days.” I diplomatically explained why I was very concerned and that I wanted a phone call of explanation or more information as to the delay. Toni said that Beverly was due in the office today within the next 40 min prior to closing at 5pm.

“re-update” last night at 9:30pm EST I finally got a phone call from the assigned supervisor. She asked about my availability for this Thursday at 6pm. So if there is cooperation on the other side it’s possible Rachel and I may have 2 hours together on the 3 month “anniversary” (Sept 17th-Dec 17th)

Peace,

Frankie