Narrative Essay On Social Services

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Coming off the stage after grabbing my clothes and money, I walk to the back to put my street clothes on putting my stage outfit in the locker. I notice my cell is beeping so I grabbed it putting my code in to unlock it. I see I missed a call from an unfamiliar number so I call it back in case it is about my brothers. A woman's voice answers "Circles Police Department, how may I direct your call". Well shit! "I'm not sure ma'am, my phone said someone from this number called and I missed it". I'm starting to chew on my acrylic nails. "Ok ma'am let me get your name and I will see what I can find out". I took a deep breath, "Gracie Boulders". I heard a click and was placed on hold. While on hold I decided to walk out to my 1982 Ford Escort Station …show more content…

Boulders, I'm Officer Kagle, like I said on the phone your mom was picked up for D.U.I. and the boys was with her. We are actually supposed to call social services so they can pick up the boys and place them some where until your mom can get herself straightened out or family member will take them in. Since we are a small community, we know there is no other family except your dad and his address is unknown. We also know that you are the one that actually takes care of them. So, the chief has told me to bypass all of the red tape if you promise to take the boys and move out of town away from your mother. Chief has gotten the district judge to sign custody over to you. Your mom will not be released for a couple of days to give you time to pack and leave. The chief will be in a few. Good luck Ms. …show more content…

Maybe you can get a hold of your dad and go there so you will have some help if he is willing." I smiled "it's no trouble taking care of my boys. I have been doing it ever since dad left eight years ago. I've been keeping in touch with him a little, maybe he will be willing to help some. Thanks Chief for not sending them to social services". He smiled "no problem hun. You have always been a good kid, had to grow up way to fast. You're brothers deserve to grow up normally as possible and you will provide

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