Samantha Jamieson

Case Studies

Case Study #1
Summary:
Carl: 70 year old black native american with diabetes and hypertension
Caregiver for his wife
JoAnn: 63 year old black korean with history of stroke, diabetes, and
hypertension
Fell and broke her ankle
3 grandkids (18, 15, &10) and 2 great grandkids (7&5)
7 year old is special needs with wheelchair and foot drop
Needs physical and occupational therapy
School resources need to be addressed to have PT at school
Walker is needed
Need assistance with food, dental, vision, and prescriptions
Assistance options:
The family needs food so applying for benefits such as medicare, medicaid,
and SNAP
http://tarrant.tx.networkofcare.org/family/services/agency.aspx?pid=
BenefitsEnrollmentCenter_989_5_0
The family needs the bathroom floor and patio replaced or fixed in order to
prevent any more harm to JoAnn or the 7 year old so finding a volunteer
service that comes and does house work
http://tarrant.tx.networkofcare.org/aging/services/agency.aspx?pid=
CityofFortWorthNeighborhoodServicesDepartmentCowtownBrushup
_987_1_0

Case Study #2
Summary:
Maria is a 31 year old hispanic mother of 4
Recurrent breast cancer undergoing weekly chemotherapy treatments
Unemployed
4 children ages 6-14 on spectrum of autism
In special ed at school
Husband Jose is undocumented and unemployed
Assistance options:
The family needs money and help with being able to buy groceries, clothes,
etc. so a community program that helps the family apply for certain
government/state benefits would be beneficial
http://tarrant.tx.networkofcare.org/family/services/agency.aspx?pid=
CommunityPartnersProgram_989_5_0
 Transportation help is needed for the family since they have no car
insurance or money to repair their car so a public transportation system
would be beneficial to get to doctors appointments and get the children to
school
http://tarrant.tx.networkofcare.org/dd/services/agency.aspx?pid=Tar
rantCountyTransportationServices_990_6_0

Case Study #3
Summary:
Sofia is 50 year hispanic female
married with low education
Looking for place to live
Diabetic
Bit by dog 2 times
Husband is in jail for domestic violence but about to be released leaving family
anxious and scared
2 children with reported behavior issues at school
17 year old daughter
15 year old son
Assistance Options:
The family is looking for a place to live to hide from the abusive father. A
domestic abuse shelter would be a great option for the family regarding
safety and rent help.
http://tarrant.tx.networkofcare.org/dv/services/subcategory.aspx?cid
=37205&tax=BH-1800.1500-100
Since the children have both been reported with behavior issues, a
counselor might a good place to go once a week to sort out any problems
http://tarrant.tx.networkofcare.org/dv/services/subcategory.aspx?cid
=37200&tax=RF-2500
Case Study #4
Summary:
66 year old african american muslim female
HTN and high cholesterol
68 year old african american muslim male
COPD meds
No children or relatives
Smoke 1 pack of cigarettes a day
No kitchen due to fire
Needs food, clothing, help with cleanup of house
Assistance options:
The husband and wife need assistance with fixing their home so a group of
volunteers that will come and help repair their house will be beneficial.
 http://tarrant.tx.networkofcare.org/aging/services/advanced-
search.aspx?k=Housing
A place for the couple to get medicine and health care is necessary due to both
of their chronic diseases.
http://tarrant.tx.networkofcare.org/aging/services/advanced-
search.aspx?k=%22Public+Clinics%22

Case Study #5
Assistance options:
The family needs a safe place with financial assistance to live and hide from their
abuser. A domestic abuse shelter would be a good place for this family to go.
http://tarrant.tx.networkofcare.org/dv/services/subcategory.aspx?cid=372
05&tax=BH-1800.1500-100
Family counseling would be beneficial for this family to move on from their
abuser and also for the mother and daughter to talk.
http://tarrant.tx.networkofcare.org/family/services/subcategory.aspx?cid=3
7220&tax=RF-2000
Case Study #6
Assistance options:
The family needs insurance or benefits.
http://tarrant.tx.networkofcare.org/family/services/subcategory.aspx?cid=3
7226&tax=FT-1000
Anitas nephew needs to speak to a counselor or someone who can help with his
behavior issues.
http://tarrant.tx.networkofcare.org/family/services/subcategory.aspx?cid=3
7228&tax=RP-1400.8000-050
Case Study #7
Assistance options:
Family housing would be beneficial for this family to get back on their feet and
become more financially stable.
http://tarrant.tx.networkofcare.org/family/services/subcategory.aspx?cid=3
7224&tax=LH-6300.3650-600
A program for Namika that would allow for more schooling in order for her to
provide for her family would be beneficial.
http://tarrant.tx.networkofcare.org/ps/services/subcategory.aspx?cid=373
07&tax=HH-0500.1600
Case Study #8
Assistance options:
A continuing education program would help Benjie get on his feet with
schooling and find the right program for him.
http://tarrant.tx.networkofcare.org/ps/services/subcategory.aspx?ci
d=37307&tax=HH-0500.1600
 An insurance program or something that would provide healthcare for the
family would help with medication and healthcare costs.
http://tarrant.tx.networkofcare.org/family/services/subcategory.asp
x?cid=37226&tax=FT-1000