Case Study: Manor Home

At the height of the Medieval Ages, life existed mainly in two different forms: the Feudal system and the Manorial System. Barbarian attacks created many dangers for the common citizen, generating a need for personal protection of both their lands and their lives. It is true that kings still did exist at this time, but due to the decentralization of the government, the king became a distant and ambiguous figure. The lord of the manor then became the authoritative figure for the people of medieval society. Society now subsisted on the self-governing basis of the manor.

Ms. Gomez informed HS that last permanent address was located on 615 East 179 St. Bronx, NY and client specified that family resided there for 3 years. Family was evicted from the apartment due to no-payment. Family is currently residing at 1195 Sherman Ave. Bronx, NY Unit 2B, admission date 04/17/2015. Family composition consists of Yannette Gomez (34y, self); Xavier Baez Gomez (15y, son); Joselyn Velazquez (daughter, 6y); Naidelynn Velazquez (daughter, 5y); Juan Velazquez (son, 3y). However, Ms. Gomez informed HS that Jorge Baez (son, 16y) and Deliala Baez (14y, daughter) are residing in the facility with the family. HS reminded client that she must at both children to the case. Furthermore, this is an ongoing issue CMS Pimentel and CM Pagan had advised client several times to Ms. Gomez that she must add both children to the case. Ms. Gomez informed HS that no one else is going to move in with the family. Also, no one in the family composition is going to move with them if permanent housing is obtained.

Housing Update: client NY NY I, II was approved. Client is waiting for DHS manifest to tour apartment. Another alternative housing is MRT once client SSI is approved. Client also mentioned she signed up with Brightpoint Health Home Health Services since 5/9/2015, Client report she will like to sign up with CAMBA/Home Health and she provided BrightPoint Home Health approval letter for CM to submit to CAMBA/Home Health Coordinator. Client is waiting for her coordinator at Brightpoint to return from vacation to close her case, so that she can sign up with CAMBA/Home Health

On Tuesday March 8th, 2016 Case Conference with Resident Ebony Rice #325 has been conducted with Janette Chirico from DHS , Program Director Felicita Rivera, Housing Program Supervisor Zenobia Garland and Senior Case Manager Ms. Arias. The purpose of this meeting was to address client noncompliance and to come with an exit strategy for this Ms. Rice. Client was asked the reason for her missing ILP meetings and her barrier to obtain permanent housing. Client has a LINCH voucher for the amount of $1515. Client stated that she hasn’t receives any help from facility staff so she is searching for apartment on her own. Ms. Rice has been receiving assistance by the onsite housing department but unfortunately she has been able to link to an apartment

It has reached my ears, or rather it has unofficially come to my attention that most of you are not happy with the way things are done and the way how they are here at Merryvale Home. I know that we have shortage of cooking utensils and so on in the kitchen, and the ovens, two of them are not working. And so many kettles in the residents rooms, they are not working or they have gone missing. So everyone is complaining about this things. And the grounds must be cleaned up so that the residents can go for walks, especially when their families visit them, and exercise is good for they health.

Entitlement/ Benefits: Case Manager confirmed and verified that Ms. Medina’s PA case is open and active. Ms. Medina is only receiving food stamps. Case Manager encouraged Ms. Medina to visit her PA center for the purpose of obtaining information about her case. Ms. Medina stated that she is still waiting for her Unemployment Benefits to be re-opened. Ms. Medina stated that she is attending to the back to work program.

At 0824 this clinician met with the patient who reports her weekend was not unpleasant. She reports she is continuing to have problems locating housing. She reports her family members continue to refuse to allow her to live with them specifically her father and her uncle. She reports she has one friend who is considering allotting her the capability to reside with her under the condition that she speak with her Child Protective Services (CPS) caseworker first. She reports she does not want to reside in a homeless shelter with her son as she has done this before and the experience was not up to her standards.

Housing: Ms. Williams is City FEPS certify. Case Manager encouraged Ms. Williams to continue working closely with her assigned Housing Specialist for the purpose of obtain the proper information about housing.

Housing: Case Manager informed client that she must meet with assigned Housing Specialist on a weekly basis to discuss her housing opportunities.

Social Services: On 08/08/2016, client Denise Worthy and her 13 year old daughter Sanai McDuffie met with assigned Case Manager Ms. Gilgen for Intake Assessment and Initial Independent Living Plan (ILP). Client is 37 years African American female. Case Manager asked client how and why she became homeless. Client stated that the reason she became home was due eviction. Client stated that she was living with her husband in New Rochelle but due to domestic violence she decided to move to Alabama. Client stated that she was living in Alabama for about a year. Client stated that she lost her job and couldn’t continue paying for the rent. Client stated that after the eviction her family was sleeping in abandons houses for about a month before coming to NYC. Case Manager asked client if she has any family member in Alabama, client stated no. Client stated that she moved to Alabama to get out of her domestic violence situation.

On this date worker received a call from Tori Pettit. Ms. Pettit stated that Serv-Pro had visited Ms. Smith's home did an assessment and sent off the mold samples. The results came back that the house is not livable due to mold infestation. The mold is in the walls, ceiling, basement, and air vents. Ms. Pettis has spoken with Ms. Smith and Ms. Rachel Rodgers about Ms. Smith moving ASAP. Ms. Pettit stated that Tri-County could place Ms. Smith into a group home now due to her home being deemed unlivable. However, Ms. Smith is not interested in-group home placement and would rather live independently. Ms. Rachel Rodgers has agreed to assist Ms. Smith with apartment applications and any other thing need in order for MS. Smith to find residence.

Family has not been able to view any apartment. Ms. Spencer and CoA stated that they called and brokers and LLs are not taking any program. During meeting HS reached out to LL Michael who has a 4 bedroom located at 1068 Intervale Ave. Bronx, NY. However, Michael is looking only for a family of 5 members. Other brokers were called and they do not have any apartments available. Furthermore, HS brief family about the other subsidiary vouchers. Both adults stated that they want to utilize the Section 8 voucher. Family is not interesting on moving out of State. Lastly, HS provided client with a Broker’s list, housing search log, apartment review checklist. Also, HS reminded client to provide any updates to HS or CM and client must complete Housing Search Log and Apartment Review Checklist on weekly basis. Family and HS agreed to place move out before 03/16/2016 when voucher

On 7/15/2015, CM conducted a search via Security to locate client. Client was found sitting in the patio. Security asked the client to go upstairs to the 3rd floor to see social services. CM met with the client and completed Bi-Weekly ILP Review. In the meeting the client was well groomed and dressed appropriately for the weather. She appears to be calm, cooperative and friendly. CM inquires how client is doing since the last Bi-Weekly IlP. Client replies she is doing well and she is still waiting for DHS Manifest if she was approved or disapproved for the apartment” CM reiterates to the client as per P4P meeting on 7/9/2015, client was informed to be “open minded” and also there is a possibility she may not be accepted for the housing.

My main focus would be the children who are suffering from the lack of a stable home and three meals a day. There needs to be steps taken to mobilize individuals to assist in the work to improve the lives for the children who are suffering due to the lack of sufficient food and housing. I would also work with individuals who want to get the information out to the public. There needs to be a portion of the organization who primarily deals with advertisements and contacting the government officials who could assist in making the organization prosper.

Client Jennifer Pinet came to the SSO to meet with HS De La Torre to discuss a Housing Plan to find barriers and ways to assist family to transition into permanent housing.