LOVING MY NIECE, MADISON TERJELIAN--AND ALL CHILDREN

List of actions taken on behalf of Madison Terjelian (starting in 2011)

2003 to Sept. 2011—Multiple phone calls to DCF. Multiple letters to DCF. Going into the office to speak with John Saulter. An interview with Rebecca Alterman. Phone calls and speaking in person to police and the seargent at S. Burl. Police. Phone call to State Police. Multiple emails and letters to the State’s Attorney’s office. Multiple letters and emails to all of the representatives in the state of Vermont. 2009–creation of website www.voicesforvermontchildren.com as a tool to stop the abuse of Madison.



Wednesday Sept. 21, 2011— I call the DCF 1-800 number to report child abuse due to new concerns by others who have contacted me.

Thursday Sept. 22, 2011— I stop by DCF on Houghton Street in St. Albans to talk with Jenn Harris. She is unavailable. I leave a packet of information showing the history of abuse from 2003-present with the front desk. I call and leave a message later in the day to let her know that I had just been contacted by the soon-to-be ex husband of Ashley (the mother) and his new fiancé. They are extremely concerned about what is happening and has been happening to Madison.

I mail a package of information to the Central Intake Office of DCF in Waterbury.


Thursday Sept. 22, 2011---- I visit Madison’s school at St. Albans City School and speak with the Assistant Principle regarding the abuse of Madison. I give her a packet of information showing the history from 2003-present. Explain to her that someone who knows my niece is extremely concerned about her safety and the damaging abuse she is experiencing–the sexual behaviors that is being witnessed in my niece etc.

Thursday Sept. 22, 2011– I am contacted by someone else concerned about my niece. It is the fiancé of the soon to be ex-husband of my niece’s mother. I email the assistant principle with the new information. The next day she responds via email that she is notifying the authorities today.

Friday Sept. 22, 2011—I call Jenn Harris at DCF to let her know of the recent information I have been given and to let her know how urgent this situation is. I leave a message. I may have also called on Thursday afternoon.

Monday Sept. 26, 2011— I call Jenn Harris at DCF to again let her know how urgent this is and for her department to please stop the damage and harm that is being done to my niece and her siblings while in the care of this mother. Again I do not speak with her, but leave a message.


Monday Sept. 26, 2011— I call The governor’s office and speak with Drew about my concerns for my niece and the calls I have made and letters I have sent over the years to stop her abuse. She asks what DCF has done and what reasons they give after having an intake review. I explain that they say they can’t divulge any information because it is confidential but that “there is no reason to substantiate abuse.”

Tuesday Sept. 27, 2011— I mail a packet of information (the same info given to DCF and Madison’s school) to the Governor’s Office.

Monday October 3, 2011— Mom and I met with Alix Gibson at DCF in St. Albans. She said that Madison had a social worker–wouldn’t say for how long. Couldn’t discuss anything really due to “confidentiality”.

Monday October 3, 2011–I call Madison’s social worker, Kara Warman and leave a message.

Monday October 17, 2011— I call Alix Gibson and leave a message. I call Kara Warman, Madison’s social worker and leave a message.

Tuesday October 18, 2011– I attempt to visit Madison at the bustop in the AM. The moment she sees me (she’s about 3 feet away) she takes off running to her house. All I could say as she ran away was “madison, sweetie.” She has been brainwashed by her mother to fear myself and my parents.

Tuesday October 18, 2011—I call Alix Gibson and leave a message concerning this. I call Kara Warman and leave a message concerning this. I call the governors office and ask to speak to Drew who was momentarily unavailable but was supposed to call back later, and didn’t.

Thursday October 20, 2011–I call Kara Warman and leave a message (she had called and left message on Wednesday oct. 19 .)

Tuesday October 25, 2011—Kara Calls and I speak with her for maybe 5 min. about my concerns of sexual abuse, physical neglect (her congestion)

thrusday Oct. 27, 2011–email sent to kara and alix: Hi Alix and Kara,

I just wanted to follow up per the conversation I had with Kara on tuesday.
I hope that the abuse of my niece is stopped.
I also wanted to clarify that I had gone to see her in the hopes to let her know that it's ok to talk to her social worker and teachers and tell them what is happening at home. I had no expectation that she would run from me the way she did---but clearly her mother has ingrained fear in her regarding me and my family members with her lies. This is not ok to her healthy emotional development.

My niece barely opened up to us when we saw her---people she loves and trusted. She is not going to open up to you. All she knows is her abusive mother and the traumatic and threatening environment her mother subjects her too. She is concerned about her siblings. She is only 8 and she cannot reason or understand the situation the way an adult would.
She will not open up to you. For lack of a better term, she is a brainwashed. She is also a traumatized, scared and confused little girl experiencing things noone should be forced to experience. Drugs and sex should not be a part of a childhood. My parents and/or myself are willing family members who will provide an appropriate environment for her. Ashley is the product of childhood abuse--and she is being allowed to abuse my niece and her other two children by living off of section 8 and welfare--while providing a VERY VERY inappropriate environment for children.

I hope that you are finding some other way to "expose" the abuse (seems pretty clear to me and many others), because judging by Madison's reaction to me last week, she is under her mother's complete control.

thank you.

kimberlee forney

Tuesday November 1, 2011 New concerns regarding Madison. I call Alix and Kara and leave a message for both. I call the governor’s office and speak with Drew about my new concerns. She asks if I feel they are doing enough. I say definitely not. I send emails to Kara and Alix.

Hello Alix and Kara,

Regarding what you have written below about me being "worrisome and sad" (regarding Madison running from me in fear)--- It is not about me. It is about a child who is being damaged and who's physical health and emotional health is being destroyed by her mother. My concern is about stopping the abuse of my niece. What is sad and worrisome to me is the fact that she has been and continues to be abused and although there is a history and a present of that abuse, it still continues. The only "parenting" Ashley does is harmful and illegal. A mother telling a child and making a child fear for their safety regarding other loving relatives, while being brutally mistreated and harmed by one's mother is twisted, evil and IS HARMFUL.
As for the factual information--there is a lot. And the most recent being medical neglect--again.
Madison is extremely congested and has been for a long time...and it is getting worse and Ashley does not care to take her to the doctor. Ashley does not care to stop forcing drugs into this childs system.
The factual information is also that she has had lice for over two months.
thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
sincerely,
kimberlee forney

Subject: RE: Madison Terjelian
Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:25:17 -0400
From: Alix.Gibson@ahs.state.vt.us
To: kimberleef@msn.com; kara.warman@ahs.state.vt.us
Kimberlee,
Thank you for sharing your concerns. As I said when we spoke initially, it is against policy for us to violate confidentiality about the case, and the social worker has been actively engaged in her assessment.
At this time, information you are providing is not indicative of physical or emotional abuse, and although worrisome and sad to you that she didn’t talk with you when you surprised her at the bus stop, doesn’t prove illegal or harmful parenting.
We continue to assess the situation and although we appreciate your concerns, as we discussed in person, first hand and factual information is what we need. We have followed up with people who are in close contact with her and continue to do so.
Thanks very much,
Alix
Alix Gibson, LICSW
District Director
Department for Children and Families
Family Services Division
20 Houghton Street
St Albans, Vt 05478
524-7944
* How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world. ~ Anne Frank


November 2, Sent email to Kara. Sent email to Georgie (Ass. Principal): Hi Georgie,
I spoke with you a while ago concerning my niece, Madison Terjelian. The abuse and neglect is still ongoing. I just wanted to make you aware of (the recent) concerns regarding my nieces health. She has been VERY congested for a while and is getting worse, and Ashley (the mother) has no intention of bringing her to the doctor. She also has had lice (and still does) for over 2 months. I am in contact with DCF and also the governors office and will be until these children are freed from their abuser. Thank you for your time and attention to my niece's situation.
sincerely,
kimberlee forney

Hearts for the homeless Auction

----- Original Message -----
From: Kimberlee Forney
Sent: Friday, February 01, 2008 10:53 PM
To: Kimberlee Forney
Subject: HeART auction...and more...

(I am posting this blog, due to difficulty in sending out emails to my email list informing you of an important auction which closes in 9 days...)

Hi All,

wow... winter is hitting hard today!

Days like today make me very appreciative that I have a warm home to protect me from the storm. However not everyone is fortunate to have homes and many of our fellow Vermonters are homeless. I would like to invite you to help make a difference in the lives of those who are without homes by participating in an online auction that helps support medical care for those in need provided by the Burlington Community Health Center. The auction is from February 1 to February 11. (only 11 days!)
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(please pass this email along to friends and family who might be interested in this important auction)


On another note, the First Fifty Art Opening that was originally scheduled for tonight has been canceled because the sky is falling!
So, I hope you will attend the Rescheduled opening on Monday February 4, from 5-8 pm at Union Station (One Main Street Burlington)
It's a great way to see a unique eclectic show of many artists (50 to be exact) in the Burlington area and other parts of Vermont.
The piece I have chosen to display is a 30" x 80" horizontal painting of a Musical Experience.

That's all for now.

Be warm. Be well.