FAMILY COMPOSITION

Erika FosterMelissa Caballero

Tina Brashear

FAMILY COMPOSITION

History of Fort Wayne Indiana:Fort Wayne was founded on October 22nd,

1794. Colonel John Hamtramck was handed down the

fort from General “Mad” Anthony Wayne1819, Judge Samuel Hanna built a grist mill as

well as a trading postHanna was named “builder of the city” Fort Wayne was incorporated as a town in 18291833, Fort Wayne held the first professional

baseball game at night

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Population of Fort Wayne: 254,015Median Income: $41,038Major Employers:

Parkview HospitalLutheran HospitalLincoln Financial AdvisorsGM FactoryLincoln National Life Insurance Company

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Address: 1000 Rainbow Dr., Fort Wayne, IN 00704

FemaleBirthday 3/25/87 – 25 years oldDivorcedBiological mother of both childrenWhite/Non-HispanicPrimary Language: EnglishHighest Educational Level Completed: 11th

Grade

Abigail Weaver

Employed at: McDonald’s – 1234 Burger Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 00704

Does not receive unemployment compensation

Does not receive foster care paymentDoes receive food stampsChild Support? – She has a court order but

does not receive child supportLives in income based apartmentHousing is stable

Abigail Weaver

Lives with her two children and no other adults

2 birth children and zero non-birth childrenNo children that are deceasedNo other non-birth children in the homeOnly one adultThree people live in the homeShe is the biological mother of both childrenHealth coverage is Medicaid

Abigail Weaver

No history of mental illnessThere is a history of sexual abuseThere is a history of domestic violenceShe has a history of substance abuse and

uses self-help for treatmentNo children have been removed from the

home due to abuse or neglect

Abigail Weaver

MaleAge 8 years oldOldest childCurrently in the 3rd GradeWhite/Non-HispanicPrimary Language is EnglishDoes not receive SSIExposed to prescription drugs at birthWithdrawal symptoms and low birth weight

JOSHUA ADAM WEAVER

Maternal grandmother passed awayParents are divorcedMother has full custodyPrimary caregiver is MotherNever been removed from home for neglect

or abuseCurrent placement of child is the mother’s

home with support services.

Joshua Adam Weaver – con’t

MaleAge 34 months2nd child; youngestEducation: No formal pre-schoolWhite/Non-HispanicPrimary Language is EnglishDoes not receive SSIDrug exposure at birth: NoSpecial care needs at birth: None

Nicholas Joseph Weaver

Diagnosed with Autism at 2 years oldHas not experienced the death of parent,

grandparent, or sibling etc.Parents are divorcedMother has full custodyPrimary caregiver is MotherNever been removed from home for neglect

or abuseCurrent placement of child is the Mother’s

home with support services

NICHOLAS WEAVER

Nicholas’ special need is Autism. His current condition is better than when he was first

diagnosed. He is still having some problems with his communication skills. His speech is very limited for a 34 month old. He needs to get his ears checked because he complains of everything being too loud even when it is not. He could have sensory sensitivity associated with Autism.

His future outlook is unknown. He does not do well with transitions, but he will have to go to daycare so his mother can work. His mother has taken him to the sitters a few times, however, Nicholas most likely will not handle this transition well. Once he gets used to his new schedule he should be okay.

Nicholas Weaver’s Special Need

Nichols needs speech therapy to help him become better at communicating. He is on the waiting list to start Head Start when he turns three and they will be able to provide him with the speech therapy he needs.

Right now there are no education requirements for Nicholas. He has never been in a school/day care setting. Once he starts Head Start they will be able to find what works and what doesn’t work for him so that when he starts Kindergarten his transition will be soother.

The biggest adaptation that is needed for Nicholas is stability. He does not handle change well at all. He has to have the same structured environment everyday. His mother does her best but she struggles because she does not have a stable support system to help her.

Nicholas Weaver’s Special Need Cont’

Legal Services

Child Support: Allen County Courthouse, 715 South Calhoun Street Room 200, Fort Wayne, IN 46802; (260) 449-7245

Restraining orders: Allen County Courthouse, 715 South Calhoun Street Room 200A, Fort Wayne, IN 46802; (260) 449-7245

Domestic Violence: Victims Assistance, 1320 E. Creighton Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46803; (260) 427-1203

Resources Used by the Family

Individual and/or Family Therapy:

Domestic Violence & Sexual Abuse Therapy for Abigail; Mrs. L Lori Horstmeyer-Grubb, 4656 W. Jefferson Blvd Ste 200, Fort Wayne, IN 46804 (260) 918-6963

Catholic Charities, 315 East Washington Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46802; (260) 422-5625

Domestic Violence Therapy for children: Jessica A. Zimmerman lMHC, LLC 3478 Stellhorn Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46815; (260) 440-8223


Divorce Therapy for family: Matt Givens Counseling Services, 3478 Stellhorn Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46815 (260) 440-8064


Youth Development ProgramBoys and Girls Club, 2609 Fairfield Ave., Fort

Wayne, IN (260) 744-0998


Support Groups

Fellowship Missionary Church, 2536 Tillman Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46816; (260) 447-3578

YWCA Northeast Indiana, 1610 Spy Run Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805; (260) 424-4908

Children’s Autism Center, 10313 Aboite Center Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46804; (260) 459-6040


Shelter Information Domestic Violence Crisis Line (260) 447-7233


In the Third gradeAttends Towles Intermediate School

420 E. Paulding Rd.Fort Wayne, IN 46816260-467-4300

www.fortwayneschools.orgPrinciple: Tamara MullinsMontessori SchoolMagnet School

Joshua Adam Weaver - Education

http://www.fortwayneschools.org/

Enrollment: 526 studentsSchool contains first through eighth gradeBook fees – can be paid onlineLunch fees – can be paid onlineOffer reduced lunch feesOffers help for homeless families


History of Towles Intermediate School:Towles Intermediate School is named for Dr. Jeff H.

Towles, who served on the Board of School Trustees from 1981 to 1988, a time when the district was heavily involved in desegregation. Dr. Towles was elected president of the School Board in 1987. He was passionate about providing a quality education to all students and helped lay the groundwork for the racial balance plan FWCS eventually adopted. Dr. Towles also served as a well-liked physician in the city. As a surgeon, he helped save the life of civil rights leader Vernon Jordan, who was shot and critically wounded while visiting Fort Wayne in 1980.


Montessori SchoolAs a Montessori school, the curriculum follows

the methods developed by Maria Montessori, who believed children must cultivate their own natural desire to learn to become truly educated individuals who are motivated from within by a natural curiosity and love for knowledge. Classrooms are multi-age and look different than traditional classrooms. Materials are at the child's level and offer a hands-on experience. Students are shown lessons and then work at their own pace. Towles is the only public school with a first- through eighth-grade program in Indiana.


Diagnosed with Autism at age 2.Childcare is needed for Nicholas while the

mother, Abigail, is at work. Childcare options:

Family based childcare is not available because the family does not live close to other family members.

Nicholas does not see his father so he is unable to offer childcare for him.

Abigail has a friend who is willing to watch Nicholas while she is at work. This friend has four children of her own and is a chain smoker.

Nicholas Joseph Weaver - Childcare

Childcare Options:Dr. Robert Kimbrough Early Learning Center.

This is located inside Turnstone. Turnstone is a licensed childcare and has a Paths To Quality level of 3. They offer childcare for children of all disabilities. They use the high-scope curriculum. Turnstone is open Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 5:30pm. They do accept CANI childcare vouchers. Financial assistance is also available for families who qualify. Turnstone is located at 3320 N. Clinton St. Fort Wayne, Indiana. ((260) 483-2100)


Childcare Options:Offers children healthy meals along with

snacks. Her name is Rachel. Rachel has two children of her own. She said that she would charge 75 dollars a week for Nicholas. Rachel does not accept CANI childcare vouchers. This home-based childcare center is located on Lima Road in Fort Wayne, Indiana.


The childcare that Abigail chose for Nicholas was Rachel’s home-based child care. Abigail decided to use this childcare because she can afford it. She also liked that Nicholas would be around other children. Abigail is on the waiting list for CANI childcare vouchers. As soon as she gets her appointment she will move Nicholas to Turnstone.


CANI: This organization would be beneficial because they offer childcare vouchers for families who qualify. They do have a waiting list, which Abigail is on. This is a free service.

Early Head Start: Early Head Start is also a service through CANI. They offer weekly visits to the home from a home visitor. They work with the parent as well as offer activities based on the child’s needs. They also offer the parent help with any need the family might have. This is a free service.

Family Resources

Early Childhood Alliance: This organization can help Abigail find the best childcare to fit Nicholas’ needs. They also offer parent resources online. This is a free service

SCAN: They offer many different prevention programs to stop child abuse and/or neglect. They offer emergency child care for children on a short term bases through a program called Daybreak Crisis Homes. There are homes that children can go to in an emergency or family crisis. This is for families who have on one to watch their children. This is a free service.

Family Resources

Parenting: MicrosystemThe innermost layer of Bronfenbrenner’s Model. This context is

closest to an individual and encompasses interpersonal relationships and direct interactions with immediate surroundings.

Spiritual: MesosystemIncludes interactions between various aspects of the

microsystem. A relationship with the church and the child’s family.

Economic & Technological: ExosystemDoes not directly affect individuals; rather, encompasses aspects

of structure within the microsystem.Political: Macrosystem

The outermost layer. This system includes social or cultural ideologies and beliefs that affect an individual’s environment

Bronfenbrenner’s Model

Abigail Weaver’s parenting style is PermissiveShe is a responsive parent but not demandingFew behavioral expectations on the childrenIs very involved but place few demands or controls

on them

Resources for parenting:Women’s Care Center:823 Webster StFort Wayne, IN Phone: 260-424-9377www.womenscarecenter.org

Parenting

Resources for Parenting Cont”:A Hope Center24 Hour help LineNorth: 260-422-3544South: 260-969-4357 (help)West: 260-969-6633

Family & Children Services:2712 South Calhoun StreetFort Wayne, IN 46807Phone: 260-744-4326www.familychildren.org

Parenting

Weaver family is ChristianFellowship Missionary Church

Sunday SchoolWeekly counseling sessions for adults

Childhood sexual abuseDomestic violence

Located at: 2536 Tillman Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46816

Phone: 260-467-1015http://www.fmcfw.org/

Spiritual

http://www.fmcfw.org/

Weaver family is lower class socioeconomically

Live in income based housingReceive food stampsAbigail works at McDonalds – no high school

diplomaTo achieve her GED:

Bill C. Anthis Career Center in Fort Wayne1200 South Clinton St.Fort Wayne, IN 46802Phone: 260-467-1000Principal: Larry Gerardothttp://anthis.fwcs.k12.in.us/

Economic

Abigail Weaver is an independent.She is economically conservativeShe is socially liberalResources:

Allen County Republican Headquarters135 W. Main St.Fort Wayne, IN 46802Phone: 260-422-1554www. Allencountygop.com

Allen County Democratic Headquarters7301 Decatur RdFort Wayne, IN Phone: 260-478-8239www.allencountydemocrats.org

Political

Weaver family does not have technological supportNo home computer

Can receive computer from Comcast for $1501-885-846-8376

No internet serviceComcast internet service for $9.951-885-846-8376

Internet and computer will help with GED ClassesNo cable serviceNo home service

Apply for a free cell phone through: Assurance Wireless PO Box 686, Parsippany, NJ 07054 Phone 1-888-898-4888

Technological

Abigail was accused of stealing money from her job at McDonalds.

She lost her jobShe is awaiting trial for the chargeAbigail has had drug dependency issues in

her past and stress may cause her to lapse in her sobriety

The boys are very young and do not understand what is happening but do feel the tension

Abigail has no one to help her through this difficult time

Family Crisis

Legal Help:Pro-Bono Commission:

Indiana Pro-Bono Commission230 E Ohio St, 4th FloorIndianapolis, IN 46204Phone: 317-269-2415

It is a hotline that gives referrals to lawyers that will be free or be a reduced rate according to income.

Resources for Abigail Crisis

Food:Food Stamps

Allen County Division of Family Resources201 E. Rudi sill, Ste 302Fort Wayne, IN 46806Phone: 800-403-0864Open: Monday through Friday – 8:00 am-4:30 pm

Abigail will need to inform the agency that her income has changed and she no longer has one.


Food cont:Community Harvest Food Bank999 Tillman RoadFort Wayne, IN 46816Phone: 260-447-3696

Supplemental food during the period of time that food stamps can be supplemented because of loss of income. There are over 470 agencies that work with Community Harvest and Abigail can get vouchers for those locations as well


Child Help:Daybreak Crisis Center500 West Main St.Fort Wayne, In 46802Phone: 260-421-5004

A free service for families in need of help for the care of their children. Children can be placed in a temporary foster home from 4 hours to 7 days. This service can be used for Abigail’s short term legal issues.


Utility Assistance: CANI 227 E Washington Blvd Fort Wayne, IN 46853 Phone: 260-423-3546

Offers utility assistance to those who meet income requirements. They help with gas and electric. This will help Abigail with her utility bills while she has no income.

Trustee Office 1702 S Webster Rd New Haven, In 46774 Phone: 260-749-1360 Contact: Bob Teplin

Help with utility bills if Abigail is not eligible for CANI


Housing:Property ManagerCentennial Townhomes Apartment Complex7936 Serenity DrFort Wayne, IN 46816Phone: 260-447-3591Contact: Elisa Cupp

Abigail lives in income based apartments. She must contact the property manager in order to get an appointment to review her case to see if she can get her monthly rent lowered.


Transportation:Caitlin Public Transportation801 Leesburg RoadFort Wayne, IN 46808Phone: 260-432-4546www.fwcitilink.com

Reduced-fare pubic transportation for Abigail to be able to deal with lawyer appointments and court dates. She also will need transportation to look for work.


http://www.fwcitilink.com/

Temporary Financial Assistance:TANF201 E Rudisill, Ste 302Fort Wayne, IN 46806Phone: 800-403-0864Open: Monday through Friday – 8:00 am-4:30 pm

Drug Abuse Counseling:Park Center Inc909 E State BlvdFort Wayne, IN 46805Phone: 260-4812700Parkcenter.org


The family crisis effects several areas of Bronfenbrenner’s TheoryMicrosystem and Exosystem:

The children do not understand what has happened but the stress of the legal issues are apparent to the children. They feel the tension and sadness from their mother. The children will be attending a different child care temporarily and that will affect their normal schedule.

Mesosystem, Macrosystem and Chronosystem:

This can affect the children if they are placed in temporary foster care. With Abigail’s legal issues and loss of income, she may use these services while she sorts out her crisis. The children are of different ages so they will respond differently to the changes even if they are temporary.

Bronfenbrenner’s Theory

Abigail was found innocent of charges of stealing from her prior job at McDonalds.

Abigail was able to find another job Wal-Mart Supercenter1710 Apple Glen Blvd.Fort Wayne, In 46804

She works daytime flexible hours and has a regular schedule.

She is able to adjust her schedule to attend GED classes

Celebration

Abigail found that she and the children will give back for all the help they received. She and the children decided to volunteer to help others.They volunteer at St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen1101 South Lafayette StFort Wayne, IN 46802Volunteer Coordinator: Joe VoirolPhone: 260-580-2881

Celebration

Abigail has also signed up for GED classes and wants to have a secure future for her and her children after her experience with the charges and losing her job.

Anthis Career CenterMonday-Friday – 12:00pm-3:00 pmPhone: 260-467-1060

Celebration

Nicholas at age three is eligible for Head Start227 E. Washington BlvdFort Wayne, IN 46853Phone: 260-423-3546

Nicholas attended Children’s Autism Center and has begun to say his first words.10313 Aboite Center RoadFort Wayne, IN 46804http://www.childrensautismcenter.org

Celebration

Joshua has been attending Attends Towles Intermediate School. He has developed rapidly and has achieved high marks for his school work and social progress. He has been awarded 4 tickets to the Children’s Museum in Indianapolis.Indianapolis Children’s Museum3000 North Meridian StreetIndianapolis, IN 46208Monday-Sunday – 10:00 am-5:00 pm

Celebration

The Weaver family has lived through many difficult times. Abigail has been trying to raise two children with no help from family or the father. She has been hit with a crisis that can destroy a family but she did not give up. She found and used resources in order to keep her children fed and sheltered. Although some impact has hit her children with the stress of the families situation, Abigail kept her children as her priority and never let the circumstances of life keep her from becoming the mother she always believed her children deserved.

Celebration

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