1 Kathmandu Drive
FAMILY BACKGROUND
Ethnicity - Nepali Religion - Sunni Buddhist
Family fled from Nepal to Bhutan where they lived in a refugee camp for 9 years. They have just arrived in the United States 30 days ago under refugee status. You rent a 2-bedroom apartment in a low-income neighborhood. Lutheran Social Services covered your first month’s rent, but now you need to assume responsibility for the lease for your apartment. You use public transportation to commute everywhere. Your son needs to be enrolled in school immediately (as the school year has already begun) and needs to acquire school supplies immediately. You currently have health insurance and need find a doctor to address the mother’s cyst (finding and maintaining medical support is imperative). There are only a few Buddhist temples in the Jacksonville area, so your family may have a challenge finding a religious home.
During the third week of the simulation the Realville Public School will be closed for holiday.
INCOME
None. The mother and father need to find a job as soon as possible. Your monthly TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) amount is $325. You need to apply for other services.
BILLS
These are the bills you must pay during each month.
Housing (Pay to mortgage & realty co.) Monthly Rent: $300.00
Utilities (Pay to utility company) Gas: $160.00 Electric: $45.00 Phone: $25.00
Food (Pay to super center) Per week:$100.00
Clothing (Pay to super center) Per month: $25.00
Miscellaneous (Pay to super center) Per month: $25.00
Transportation (Pay to Quik Cash) Per month: $30.00
FAMILY MEMBERS
FATHER: Purna Adan, age 36, with skills as a fisherman. During the 9 years in the refugee camp, he was able to work some utilizing his fishing skills. He understands a very small/limited amount of English and can also speak his native language of Nepali. YOU ARE UNEMPLOYED
MOTHER: Yetho Adan, age 32, with no notable job skills. During the 9 years in the refugee camp, she did not work outside of the home. She does not know any English and can only speak her native language of Nepali. She has a cyst on her liver and is currently on medication. YOU ARE UNEMPLOYED
SON: Dawa Adan, age 10, with no formal education to date. He does not speak any English and can only speak his native language of Nepali. GO TO SCHOOL.