Healthcare
Why do uninsured families often delay medical care, and what are the consequences?
Unable to afford medical bills which leads to poorer health.
Where do the Lee's go to school?
Harlem, NYC
What does Medicaid fall under?
Healthcare
This food assistance program can be hard to access because the application process can be confusing.
SNAP
What structural factors limit healthcare access for low-income and immigrant families in the U.S.?
document requirements, language difficulties, making people have stable jobs (full time employment) to have access.
What is a example given about nation wide tutoring help?
(it's two words and the first letters are U and C)
UpChive
What does SNAP fall under?
Lack of Income
This yearly tax credit helps low-income workers, but families like the Lees can’t rely on it month to month.
What is the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)?
What national policy barriers most strongly affect immigrant families’ access to healthcare?
multi-year waiting periods, not having documents, states limiting coverage for immigrant children.
Can a family advocate for themselves on a national level regarding where their children get an education?
What does NYC Choice Act fall under
Lack of School Opportunities
This Harlem family struggles with rent because their income changes from month to month.
The Lee's
These government-supported insurance programs provide realistic coverage for low-income families without employer-based insurance, including many immigrant households.
Medicaid and Child Health Plus
What is an example of schools being underfunded?
Lack of teachers, lack of materials, school is not up-kept, lack of higher educational opportunities (AP, college credit level courses)
How does Section 8 housing help families?
Families typically pay about 30% of their adjusted income for rent and the rest is covered for them.
This kind of instability makes it hard for the Lees to cover bills and buy groceries.
Income Instability
These organizations provide low-cost, culturally responsive primary care, along with bilingual support and enrollment assistance that help immigrant families navigate the healthcare system.
Community Clinics
Why was it difficult for the Lee's to advocate for their children?
(hint think about the parents)
They were not strong English speakers.
What did the social worker reccomend for the Lee family regarding what they should do with their Tax Credits?
Expand the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Helps with material hardship and improve access to necessities
Programs like SNAP or housing vouchers are part of this kind of support for families like the Lees.
Public Assistance