Assessment of Gilbert Grape
I. Identifying Information
1. Client's Name: Arnie Grape
2. Sex: Male
3. Date of Birth: July 16, 1987
4. Age: 17
5. Address: 300 Hugh Hunter Rd., Endora, Iowa 42262
6. Phone Number: (931) 555-1212
7. Occupation: unemployed
8. Family Members: Mother Bonnie Grape 54 unemployed Father Albert Grape deceased Sister Ellen Grape 16 works at ice cream shop Sister Amy Grape 34 unemployed Sister Larry Grape 32 flight attendant Brother Gilbert Grape 24 works at a grocery store
II. Reason for Social Work Involvement
Arnie Grape was referred to this agency by Sheriff Jerry Farrell of the Endora Police Department. He was concerned about Arnie's continued lack of supervision. Sheriff Farrell stated that Arnie was taken into custody for climbing the water tower in Endora, but later released to his mother, Bonnie Grape. This was not Arnie's first time climbing the tower, and Sheriff Farrell informed me that he had given previous warnings to Bonnie Grape about the incidents. I was informed that Arnie is mentally challenged, and that the police department was afraid of Arnie's safety and the safety of those that try to retrieve him from the tower. Bonnie Grape was informed of the referral by the police department.
III. Presenting Problem
The presenting problem I noticed upon first meeting the Grape family was the lack of adequate supervision concerning Arnie. When I arrived, Arnie was playing by himself in the yard. I learned that during the daytime Arnie is normally supervised by his brother, Gilbert Grape, while Gilbert works at a local grocery store. During many occasions, Arnie has been able to leave the store without notice and climb the water tower. I also learned that Arnie frequently climbs the trees in his yard and climbs on the roof, which shows me that either the climbing is tolerated or encouraged by his family or there is just an overall lack of supervision.
Upon meeting Bonnie Grape, I noticed that she
1. Client's Name: Arnie Grape
2. Sex: Male
3. Date of Birth: July 16, 1987
4. Age: 17
5. Address: 300 Hugh Hunter Rd., Endora, Iowa 42262
6. Phone Number: (931) 555-1212
7. Occupation: unemployed
8. Family Members: Mother Bonnie Grape 54 unemployed Father Albert Grape deceased Sister Ellen Grape 16 works at ice cream shop Sister Amy Grape 34 unemployed Sister Larry Grape 32 flight attendant Brother Gilbert Grape 24 works at a grocery store
II. Reason for Social Work Involvement
Arnie Grape was referred to this agency by Sheriff Jerry Farrell of the Endora Police Department. He was concerned about Arnie's continued lack of supervision. Sheriff Farrell stated that Arnie was taken into custody for climbing the water tower in Endora, but later released to his mother, Bonnie Grape. This was not Arnie's first time climbing the tower, and Sheriff Farrell informed me that he had given previous warnings to Bonnie Grape about the incidents. I was informed that Arnie is mentally challenged, and that the police department was afraid of Arnie's safety and the safety of those that try to retrieve him from the tower. Bonnie Grape was informed of the referral by the police department.
III. Presenting Problem
The presenting problem I noticed upon first meeting the Grape family was the lack of adequate supervision concerning Arnie. When I arrived, Arnie was playing by himself in the yard. I learned that during the daytime Arnie is normally supervised by his brother, Gilbert Grape, while Gilbert works at a local grocery store. During many occasions, Arnie has been able to leave the store without notice and climb the water tower. I also learned that Arnie frequently climbs the trees in his yard and climbs on the roof, which shows me that either the climbing is tolerated or encouraged by his family or there is just an overall lack of supervision.
Upon meeting Bonnie Grape, I noticed that she