Personal Narrative: A Visit To Paul Theard Home

This visit took place at the Theard home with Paul Theard and Truest. When I arrived at the home, there was another car in the driveway that did not belong to the family. When I entered the home, I asked Ms. Theard if the family had purchased a new vehicle and she replied that it was her granddaughter Ravin’s car. I reminded Ms. Theard that I must have a background check for Ravin before she can stay in the home or even be a frequent visitor to the home. Ms. Theard reported that she had the background check form filled out and that she would send it over to me because it was with her paperwork at her job. Ms. Theard reported that she would also send over her March paperwork and the clothing inventory this week.

During this visit to the home, I conducted a quarterly inspection. During my inspection, I went into the backyard of the home which had approximately two or three large trash bags that were opened and the trash was observed to be lying in the backyard and on the back porch. Included in this trash were several packs of cigarettes. I asked Ms. Theard if she smokes as she previously reported that she only used a vaporizer. Ms. Theard reported that she does smoke, but that she only smokes outside of the home. I addressed with Ms. Theard that the home smells of smoke and she reported that her mother had smoked in the home before she passed and that the smell has never gone away. Ms. Theard
Theard and Truest share, it was observed that Truest no longer had the toddler bed that he previously had and now had a pack n play. The pack n play was observed to be full of different items and did not appear to be slept in. I asked Truest where he slept and Ms. Theard stated that he sleeps in his bed; Truest did not provide an answer. Ms. Theard reported that she had been cleaning out her closet this morning and that she had placed these items in the bed, but would remove them. I will observe the bed during my next visit to the