ECSE 421: Family Resource Plan 2020

For: The Fa Family

Created on: June 15, 2020
Created by: Abbey Jenks, Anna Head, Erin Larson
FAMILY INTRODUCTION
The Fa family lives in Fort Lee, New Jersey. They are second generation Chinese citizens. The
parents have two children, a 7-year-old daughter, and a 1-year old son. The father has a medical
degree, and the mother stays home to care for the youngest son. Their daughter Jenny has a
visual impairment.
FAMILY STRENGTHS
Spirituality, caring, upper class income, good health, commitment, spend time together, clear
roles and expectations.
1st Family Concern/Priority: Guide dog diagnosed with terminal cancer
Current Resource/Information: Fort Lee Animal Clinic in Fort Lee, New Jersey
Outcome: Their daughter’s guide dog is going to die.
Type of Support Needed: Formal support
Suggested Action:
Resource Type and Name: Community Resource, Fort Lee Animal Clinic
Contact Information: 1617 Palisade Ave, Fort Lee, NJ 07024, (201) 585-2300,
info@fortleepetvet.com, http://www.fortleeanimalclinic.com/
Program information: Euthanasia at home is one of many services that this animal clinic offers.
Policy Information: “We offer a pet euthanasia service done in the comfort of your own home.
Your beloved pet doesn't have to be put into the stressful situation of going to a hospital to spend
the last few moments of his or her life. If you are considering at home euthanasia, please give us
a call”.
Applications/Forms: To schedule an appointment, fill out the form on their website or call their
office.
Pamphlets/Handouts: None.
Rationale: This was the only animal clinic that specifically stated that they do euthanasia at
home for animals to make their last few moments more comfortable. This animal clinic is located
in the same town that the Fa family lives in, so it is nearby in case of emergencies.
2nd Family Concern/Priority: Grandfather recently died.
Current Resource/Information: New York Buddhist Church (NYBC)
Outcome: Receive emotional support in dealing with the loss of a family member.
Type of Support Needed: Informal Support
Suggested Action:
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Resource Type and Name: Community Resource, New York Buddhist Church
Contact Information: www.newyorkbuddhistchurch.org, or send an email here
Program information: The New York Buddhist Church (NYBC) has been serving the people of
New York since 1938. The church community seems to tightly knit, as they have regular
meetings throughout the week. All community notices and meeting times can be found on this
website.
Policy Information: All people are welcome to visit the temple and participate in the weekly
meetings. Membership dues are $250 for individual members, $500 for families, but the Fa
Family has already paid these dues.
Applications/Forms: N/A
Pamphlets/Handouts: No physical handouts, but FAQs and answers can be found here.
Rationale: While the New York Buddhist Church is located in New York, it is just a 15-minute
drive from where the Fa Family lives in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
3rd Family Concern/Priority: Mother wants to enroll in classes at a nearby college to further her
education. Needs information on where to go/ what to do.
Current Resource/Information: Universities in New York and local colleges in New Jersey
Outcome: Mrs. Fa wants to receive information on nearby universities and colleges.
Type of Support Needed: Informational Support
Suggested Action:
Resource Type and Name: State Resource, Overview of colleges and universities within 100
miles of Fort Lee, New Jersey
Contact Information: https://www.collegesimply.com/colleges-near/new-jersey/fort-lee/
Program Information: “There are 312 colleges within 100 miles of Fort Lee”.
Policy Information: “This directory is inclusive of nearby two- and four-year schools, both
public and private”.

Overview of community colleges within 100 miles of Fort Lee, New Jersey
Resource Type and Name: Community Resource, Overview of community colleges within 100
miles of Fort Lee, New Jersey
Contact Information: https://www.collegesimply.com/colleges-near/new-jersey/fort-
lee/community-colleges/
Program information: “There are 47 community and junior colleges within 100 miles of Fort
Lee”.
Policy Information: “This list below ranks the local community colleges by proximity.
Community colleges traditionally have open admission policies and are easy to get into”.
Applications/Forms: See each college or university for specific applications or forms.
Pamphlets/Handouts: None.
Rationale: Mrs. Fa is wanting to further her education, so she needs information on local
colleges and universities that are near her home. The distance of these universities and colleges
away from their home range from 5 to 100 miles.