Final Take Home Exam
Lanie Ahlman
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Dr. Christine-Black Hughes
SOWK 305: Human Behavior in Social Work Practice
May 2nd, 2014

Lanie Ahlman- Age 7, 3rd of 4 children, Caucasian, lives with parents, in 2nd grade, Medford Elementary School, grades are falling behind

Brenda Ahlman- Mother of 4 children, Caucasian Married for 25 years, lives on a pig farm outside of Medford MN, Middle class family, works in Owatonna at Central Valley Cooperation,

Scott Ahlman- Father of 4 children, Caucasian Married for 25 years, lives on a pig farm outside of Medford MN, Middle class Family, works In Medford at a block plant,

Luke Ahlman- Oldest of 4 children, age 13, Caucasian lives with parents, in 7th grade

Lindsay Ahlman- 2nd of 4 children, age 9, Caucasian, in 4th grade, lives with parents, diagnosed with ALS Leukemia 3 months ago,

Logan Ahlman- youngest of 4 children, age 4, Caucasian, in preschool, lives with parents,

Scott and Brenda Ahlman have been married 25 years, and have 4 children together. The family lives on a pig farm just outside of Medford, MN. Currently both Scott and Brenda are working and raising 4000 pigs with the help of Scott’s dad. All of their children are attending Medford Public School and are on a well-planned routine. On April 20 2001, their 2nd child Lindsay was diagnosed with ALS Leukemia. That night she was taken to Children’s Hospital to begin chemotherapy, creating a lot of emotional stress and change on the entire family. Lately Brenda and Lindsay are forced to spend most of their time at Children’s Hospital, due to the chemo and radiation causing Lindsay to be very sick most days. Creating a change in the entire families daily routines. Lanie and Logan often have to go to work with Scott; although Scott is there if something happens, Lanie is asked to watch her younger sister Logan