917 Baghdad Avenue
FAMILY BACKGROUND
Ethnicity - Iraqi Religion - Sunni Muslim
Family initially fled from Iraq to Turkey initially but arrived in the U.S. over 1 year ago as refugees.
You rent a 3-bedroom apartment in a low-income neighborhood. You use public transportation to get around. The children need to acquire school supplies immediately as the school year has just begun. You currently have health insurance through Medicaid. There are several places of worship within a bus ride from your apartment complex and your family recently has established a religious home. You use public transportation to get around. The children need to acquire school supplies immediately as the school year has just begun. You need to apply for health insurance. There are several places of worship within a bus ride from your apartment complex and your family is looking for a permanent place of worship.
During the third week of the simulation the Realville Public School will be closed for holiday.
INCOME
The father currently is unemployed. The mother makes $250/week (working 6 out of 7 days), for a total of $1000/month (paid in cash weekly). The eldest son makes $966/month ($900 after taxes). The family currently receives $549 in TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) and $1,022 in food stamps (EBT).
BUDGET
These are the bills you must pay during each month.
Housing (Pay to mortgage & realty co.) Monthly Rent: $450.00
Utilities (Pay to utility company) Gas: $110.00 Electric: $160.00 Phone: $25.00
Food (Pay to super center) Per week:$250.00
Clothing (Pay to super center) Per month: $50.00
Miscellaneous (Pay to super center) Per month: $50.00
Transportation (Pay to Quik Cash) Per month: $100.00
FAMILY MEMBERS
FATHER: Rahin Anah Ibrahim (61) has a 6th grade education and worked as a painter and street vendor in Iraq and Turkey. He does not speak or understand English but speaks his native language of Arabic. Over the 90 days, he has looked for jobs but has not been able to find work. YOU ARE UNEMPLOYED.
MOTHER: Salma Mabel Nasser (55) Like her husband, as a 6th grade education but she did not work in Iraq or Turkey. She does not speak or understand English but speaks her native language, Arabic. In the past year, she has started to make Falafel in her house for a local family-run restaurant. YOU ARE SELF-EMPLOYED. COLLECT YOUR WEEKLY INCOME IN CASH FROM THE GENERAL EMPLOYER. YOU DO NOT NEED TO GIVE THEM A TRANSPORTATION PASS.
SON: Daan Ibrahim Anah (22) He attended school off and on while in Iraq but has no school records. He does not speak or understand English but speaks his native language, Arabic. He works part-time as a groundskeeper at the local mosque. GO TO GENERAL EMPLOYER FOR PART-TIME JOB.
DAUGHTER: Lachina Ibrahim Anah (17) She attended school off and on while in Iraq but has no school records. She speaks little English but speaks her native language, Arabic. She helps her mom with her younger siblings and in the kitchen as she makes Falafel for the local restaurant. YOU ARE SELF-EMPLOYED AND SHARE INCOME WITH YOUR MOTHER.
SON: Eamon Ibrahim Anah (15) Like his older sisters, attended school off and on while in Iraq but has no school records. In the last year, he has learned to speak and understand English. He also speaks his native language, Arabic. GO TO SCHOOL.
DAUGHTER: Rada Ibrahim Anah (14) She attended school off and on while in Iraq but has no school records. In the last year, she has learned to speak and understand English. She also speaks his native language, Arabic. GO TO SCHOOL.
SON: Nadir Ibrahim Anah (13) Like his older brother, he attended school off and on while in Iraq but has no school records. In the last year, he has learned to speak and understand English. He also speaks his native language, Arabic. GO TO SCHOOL.