Found Safe IA - Parker Spohr, 10, walked away from group home, Des Moines, 17 Mar 2019

[cybervampira]

MISSING CHILD: Des Moines Police Searching for 10-Year-Old Boy

The Des Moines Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing child. Police said 10-year-old Parker Spohr walked away from a group home in the 900 block of Porter Avenue Sunday around 3:00 p.m.



Des Moines police need your help finding missing boy

 

[cybervampira]

Des Moines police search for missing 10-year-old

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He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with white splatter-style paint graphics, dark grey sweatpants and black sandals, a news release says.

Police said the Parker has left the group home unsupervised before, but he's usually returned within a short period of time.

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[whoizzit]

Wonder if this is the group home? Orchard Place Residential Treatment Center | Des Moines 925 SW Porter Avenue • Des Moines, IA • 50315

How is he allowed to just walk away without supervision, apparently repeatedly?

Such a cute smile; hoping he's ok.


"Orchard Place's residential treatment program is a highly-respected, intensive psychiatric residential treatment center. Children in the residential program come to Orchard Place from every county in Iowa and have typically had a number of psychiatric hospitalizations and other treatment experiences. They are in need of intensive mental health services, close medical monitoring, and a highly-structured and safe setting."

 

[whoizzit]

Map of area. Thick stand of trees to the NE from the group home.

He was wearing sandals? 38 degrees out there tonight

 

[cybervampira]

Wonder if this is the group home? Orchard Place Residential Treatment Center | Des Moines 925 SW Porter Avenue • Des Moines, IA • 50315

How is he allowed to just walk away without supervision, apparently repeatedly?

Such a cute smile; hoping he's ok.


"Orchard Place's residential treatment program is a highly-respected, intensive psychiatric residential treatment center. Children in the residential program come to Orchard Place from every county in Iowa and have typically had a number of psychiatric hospitalizations and other treatment experiences. They are in need of intensive mental health services, close medical monitoring, and a highly-structured and safe setting."

It is. They just posted on Facebook:

Orchard Place

The Des Moines Police Department is searching for a 10-year-old boy missing since Sunday afternoon.

Parker Spohr walked away from a group home in the 900 block of Porter Avenue on the city's south side around 3 p.m., according to Des Moines police.

He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with white splatter-style paint graphics, dark grey sweatpants and black sandals, a news release says.

Police said the Parker has left the group home unsupervised before, but he's usually returned within a short period of time.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Des Moines Police Department by calling 911.

Des Moines police search for missing 10-year-old

 

[ms_x_to_the_m]

So they have doors where kids can come and go at will? He has done this before, so why not fix it, so the boy/any other patient can't get out.
It sounds like a last resort kind of place. Where parents turn to after trying other places/treatments.
Stay safe Parker!

 

[whoizzit]

It is. They just posted on Facebook:Orchard Place

The Des Moines Police Department is searching for a 10-year-old boy missing since Sunday afternoon.

RSBM

Thanks, CV.

I'm trying very hard not to associate Parker's situation with Serenity's.

Different kids, different everything, I'm sure, but for the circumstance of them both walking away from group homes that are supposed to keep them safe.

Holding on to hope here.

 

[ms_x_to_the_m]

RSBM

Thanks, CV.

I'm trying very hard not to associate Parker's situation with Serenity's.

Different kids, different everything, I'm sure, but for the circumstance of them both walking away from group homes that are supposed to keep them safe.

Holding on to hope here.

Yes, I thought of Serenity. Something has to change at these centers. They are to keep all children safe.

 

[whoizzit]

After a casual stroll through social media, I feel forced to sit on all 10 of my typing fingers.

Geezy.

He's a really cute kid and I'm praying for his safety and happiness.

*backs away from the thread for now

 

[yrmfp]

Same home?
Fredrick Workman

 

[Lynetta]

He was just found safe according to this article.


"UPDATE AT 12:45 a.m. - Parker was located at a family residence on the northwest side of Des Moines. His absence was voluntary, and he appears to be healthy and well. Des Moines Police Department investigators are following up with his family at this

Boy reported missing is found on northwest side of Des Moines

ETA had wrong link

 

[whoizzit]

HOORAY!!!

 

[ms_x_to_the_m]

Glad he's safe