[LovebugLPN]

I posted about a child that I work with in school and received good replies. I went to my employment company and told them my concerns about this issue of leaving supplies behind that child needs. My company said they would follow up and I don't know if they did. What I do know is it is no better. I began this case with "it is just a job" mentality but now on my days off I worry about this child's safety and happiness. I did not want to become so emotionally involved. I need advice on how to distance myself and understand that I can't be there all of the time? I need advice (even the harsh advice).

[RN1989]

Unless you are caring for the child, you should not be asking about the client or receiving updates from others about the client. If you are getting too involved as the caregiver then you must excuse yourself from that pt's care. If there are truly safety issues with the child, then it is your duty to report them to your state's child protective services ASAP.

[suzanne4]

If you are concerned about their safety, then you need to report it to Child Protective Services. It is legally your responsibility to follow thru with this, and cannot be left to your agency to do. If they do not do anything, and you were the one that had contact with the child, you could be up for legal charges about this.

Especially if centered around a school issue, it is also a teachers' responsibility as well.