12 Yangon Street
FAMILY BACKGROUND
Ethnicity - PS’gaw Karen Religion - Buddhist
Family fled from Burma to Thailand where they lived in a refugee camp for 4 years. They arrived in the United States 90 days ago
You rent a 1-bedroom in a low-income neighborhood. You are responsible for paying your monthly rent and bills. You use public transportation to commute everywhere. You currently do not have a phone. You currently have health insurance through Medicaid. Therefore, the HIV status of the father still needs to be addressed and maintaining medical support is imperative. There are only a few Buddhist temples in the Jacksonville area, so your family has had a challenging time finding a religious home.
During the third week of the simulation the Realville Public School will be closed for holiday.
INCOME
Father makes $380/month ($350 after taxes). Your monthly TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) amount is $303. You are also receiving a monthly food stamp (EBT) amount of $511.
BILLS
These are the bills you must pay during each month.
Housing (Pay to mortgage & realty co.) Monthly Rent: $200.00
Utilities (Pay to utility company) Gas: $140.00 Electric: $50.00 >
Food (Pay to super center) Per week:$85.00
Clothing (Pay to super center) Per month: $25.00
Medical Bills(Pay to Bank) 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: Tan Van Uk, age 30, with no notable job skills. During the 4 years in the refugee camp, he was not allowed work. He has been supplying income for the family by cutting grass with a landscaping company (hired on an as-needed basis). He does not understand any amount of English, but speaks the native dialect of S’gaw Karen. During his health screening (prior to arriving in the United States), he was found to be HIV positive.
MOTHER: May Lah Dar, age 24, with no notable job skills. During the 4 years in the refugee camp, she was not allowed work. She does not understand any amount of English, but speaks the native dialect of S’gaw Karen.
DAUGHTER: Ram Moo Paw, age 3, currently receiving care at home. She does not speak any English.