Thursday, September 16, 2010

Speech Developmentally Delayed Child VS State Workers

I've been trying to get my eldest into a specialized pre-school, that specializes in speech development for over 2 years. We've had numerous problems from our insurance not covering privately funded operations to state workers named Kim Barfus who don't do their jobs.

I have a friend that works for CPS in Az. I told him about my problem, and while we live in different states, he has helped immeasurably. He was the one who told me that the state actually provides FREE and usually BETTER pre-school speech development programs. He provided me with a number for a local pre-school (Riverside Preschool), and the number for Kim Barfus - who apparently sets everything up.

She is a state worker, same as my friend. However, there is a key difference between my friend and Kim. Kim is lazy. The first time I tried to contact her was in June (after over 2 years of trying to muck my way through it alone). She didn't answer my phone calls and didn't call me back. Then I sent an email on July 9th, and basically said the same thing I said on my phone messages. I didn't get a response until July 15th. She was on vacation and would contact me when she got back.

I got a call back finally on August 24th. I had missed the week's previous call from her, since my daughter was having teeth surgery and things were hectic. Please note the dates. I even checked my phone to make sure those dates were correct. Note also, after a little bit of math, that is over 40 days after I got a response from her via email. That is one damn long vacation, bitch. Whatever, I was happy to get a call back. She will now blame ME for not answering my phone that ONE time (did today).

During that phone conversation, I briefly described my daughter's speaking habits and WHY she needed to be in to see a specialist who can diagnos how bad she is. Meaning, if she is super bad she goes to a special pre-school and if not so bad then she only goes 2x a week for 2 hours total. Awesome, right? Well, here's the kicker...apparently there are over 10 kids in front of my kid even though I've been trying to set this up since June. Also, apparently her secretary is going to call me to set up the appointment.

I waited. I waited until about a week ago. Then, I started spam calling. Bitch, doesn't answer the phone. Today, I finally lose it. It's Sept 15th. We've been waiting a total of 16 days for a call to set up the appointment, since she called me. Total of 56 days to just get her in to be seen.

When I didn't get through to Kim (no surprise there), I started hitting extensions until I got a live person to talk to. I basically said we had waited since June, and we wanted a least an appointment set up. 2 years total, and I can't wait any longer for a fucking date at least. She takes down my information and calls guess who calls me back! KIM BARFUS NOT FIVE MINUTES LATER!

Bitch is being a bitch on the phone. Basically says it's been "July 15th", not June. Like that matters, whatever floats your boat honey. She tells me SHE can set up the appointment RIGHT THEN on the phone. What?! No secretary? WTF. Basically treats me like this is MY fault, because I missed the ONLY call she placed to my phone in the last 56 days. Yeah, okay. So I lie. I'm like, "Well, my daughter's doctors are harassing me to know when she will be seen and I can't keep stalling them any longer."

October 22nd 9am. My CPS friend tells me now that I am done bugging the shit outta them to be super nice as shit. My daughter is behind a grade now because of that bitch. They won't let her in for this school year because Kim Barfus took so long. So, even after waiting all of that time, my daughter is behind. Thanks Kim. YOU SUCK AT YOUR JOB! IF YOU DON'T LIKE DOING YOUR JOB, THEN STOP WORKING THERE BITCH!


This is their website for the school: http://www.lcsd.logan.k12.ut.us/riverside/

Notice at the bottom it says preschool teacher next to her name. That bitch doesn't have a secretary.

Edit: Caused a stink with the board of education. They are looking into a better way to get her into that exact preschool (there are none others in this area), thank god. I know I made her look bad, but hey, if you act like a lazy worthless bitch, you deserve it. I should also mention that there is a federal law that protects military children getting into any type of school at a young age (6 and under). Apparently, they are required to take them in no questions asked...no issues. Way to break the law, scuzzbag.

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