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About the Family (page1)

Feb 2

Omar Delgado is 58 years old and has two sons; Julio and Omar Jr. Julio is a 17 year old junior at Centennial High school. Omar Jr. Is a 5 year old enjoying his last semester at little Einstein’s daycare. The family is in crisis mode due to Omar Sr.’s 2nd DUI arrest and conviction. The penalty for a second offense in Phoenix is 30 days in jail and $13,000 in total fines and fees. This will mean that the house will be left without it’s only breadwinner for 30 days. The family has immediate bills such as electricity, water, rent, and  food concerns that need to be remedied as soon as possible. There are also ancillary needs such as the internet and cable bill, a car payment, and day care costs that need to be covered. Omar Delgado Sr.’s mother, Dona Rosita Delgado, also lives with the family. There’s no extended family support due to the family's immigration status, they often send money back home to support family that still lives in Mexico. Omar Sr. has earned the respect of his peers by growing his landscaping business to over 50 employees despite having no high school education.

In addition to basic household needs, there is also family problems that need to be addressed. Julio has been suspended from the school's baseball team for conduct detrimental to the team and bad grades. Omar Sr. has grown concerned over the past year because Julio has lost interest in many hobbies that he usually enjoys and has become more aloof. Dona Rosita  is concerned that Julio will spiral out of control while Omar is in jail, since there will no longer be that father figure. Julio is assigned a school social work to help pave the way for better anger and  frustration outlets for Julio. The school social worker recognizes that Julio is overprotective of his little brother Omar Jr., but wants Julio to get back to a place where he is content and productive. Julio and the social worker at Centennial High School discussed how the local Boys & Girls Club could use his help as a volunteer or peer, and how that could be beneficial to Julio especially in this trying time.

Omar Jr is enjoying his last semester at daycare before he promotes to elementary school. He enjoys playing outside with his friends at the pre-school and is accustomed to a daily routine that involves Omar Sr. driving him to, picking him up from school, and going home to feed his goldfish. Julio is concerned that his little brother will be afraid when his father goes away to jail. Dona Rosita, Omar, and Julio all do their best to explain the situation but he just can not seem to understand. The three decided to tell Omar Jr. that senior is going on vacation.

Dona Rosita is overwhelming with concern for her son and his status at work. Dona Rosita  is 74 years old and in good health. She knows that Omar is a business owner and that keeping a tight active list clients is important to sustaining his much needed income that has now been threatened. She doesn’t want Omar to pay dramatic amounts in fines, but understands that this is something beyond her control. She volunteers to be a character witness for Omar as he faces the Phoenix Municipal Court judge. Dona Rosita is unemployed, but volunteers at her church 3 days a week and enjoys sewing, knitting, and is so happy to help out with the kids anytime she gets a chance. She wants to make sure Omar Sr knows that she can help out with Omar jr while he’s in jail.

Basic Needs (page 2)

Feb 23