Darius Jones Family Narrative
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Darius Jones Family Narrative
Alicia Jones is 37 years of age and is an older sister to Janet, age 29. In 1990, their father
went to prison for several armed robberies. Their mother, Laticia, began showing signs of mental
illness following her husband going to prison. Over the next four years, Laticia was hospitalized
several times. At that time, the family was living in Louisiana, but has since moved backed to
Mississippi. Alicia graduated high school in Mississippi and had her first child, Kendra, with her high
school boyfriend Marcus that same year. Following Kendra’s birth Alicia moved back to Louisiana to
live with Laticia and raise Kendra. The family experienced some challenges living under the same
roof and Alicia moved back to Mississippi after 2 years. While in Mississippi, Alicia met Harold and
soon became pregnant, and gave birth to Darius. Darius had seizures and stomach issues as a baby
and Alicia struggled to make sure his medical needs were being addressed. Harold and Alicia got
married after Darius’ birth and decided to move back to Louisiana and moved back in with her
mother, Laticia.
The family was living in Louisiana during the time of a hurricane and they lost their home
and belongings in the disaster. The entire family was uprooted to Mississippi and experienced a
difficult time rebuilding their life together. At the same time of the hurricane and move, Kendra’s
father Marcus died of a heart attack at the age of 36. Kendra was very upset at the loss of her father
and was unable to attend her father’s funeral because of the displacement. Janet, Alicia’s younger
sister, became aware of the financial struggles of the family and began supporting them financially
to help them get on their feet again.
Darius started kindergarten at age 5 and began demonstrating behavior problems around
that time. Harold and Alicia were arguing constantly, and the couple decided to file for divorce the
same year that Darius started school. Harold moved and did not inform anyone in the family of his
whereabouts, but continues to send child support checks. Two months later, Alicia met Lucas Jones
and remarried one year later. Alicia’s mother continued to live in Mississippi near her daughter and
continued to cycle in and out of psychiatric hospitals for years. Darius’s problems in school
continued to worsen and the teacher recommended that Alicia take him to a therapist. He was
subsequently diagnosed with ADHD. Darius repeats 6th grade and is expelled from school in 8th
grade after multiple instances of aggression. Darius is moved to an alternative high school and
begins to show signs of depression. Laticia moves in with her daughter and grandchildren after her
most recent release from the hospital. Darius was hospitalized following a suicide attempt in 9th
grade at age 14 and was then referred into Wraparound. At the time of this referral, Alicia, Lucas,
Laticia, Kendra and Darius are all living in the home.
1. Please write out what strengths you see for each of the family members.
2. Who may be potential team members (supportive relationships) for this family?
3. What potential needs do you see for the youth and family members?
4. Why was this family referred to Wraparound?
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