Family Project

Sierra, Katherine, Heather

The Pickles
The Pickles family lives in
Sacramento, California. Stu
and DeeDee have been
married for five years and
have two little girls named
Angelica (4) and Lil (2) and a
little boy Tommy Lou. Stu is a
basketball coach at Hiram
Johnson High School and
DeeDee is a stay at home
mom with a cooking blog.
 Strengths
Happy/Optimistic
DeeDee and Stu go out on dates regularly.
Angelica and Lil are best friends
Strong Christians, depend on the Lord.
Hard workers
Strong extended family and close friends
 Complications
At 24 weeks pregnant
DeeDee went into labor
with Tommy.
At 5 weeks the doctors tell
them that Tommy will only
have 50 % vision and will
need to have heart surgery,
bowel perforation, lung
disease, a brain bleed, and
a hernia.
Tommy is allowed to go
home after 8 months but
most remain on oxygen. He
will have to have other
surgeries.
He is diagnosed with
Spastic Cerebral Palsy at 1
yr old.
Informational Source
 Family Concern/Priority: The Pickles need information about
the lasting affects the brain bleed will have on Tommys
intellectual development. This is a concern because they want
to be prepared to meet the needs that Tommy will have.
Resource Type and Name: (Federal
Resource) My Child at Cerbralpalsy.org
Contact Information: (800)692-4453
Program information: This Program
provides many resources for Families
who have children with cerebral
palsy. They help parents answer the
questions and concerns.
Policy Information: Policy Information:
This is a free resource. They are
opened Monday- Friday, 9AM-5PM
EST.
Applications/Forms: There are no
applications and forms.
Pamphlets/Handouts: No handout
Informal Source
Family Concern/Priority: The Pickles want
information that will help their family deal with the
stress and changes that come from Tommys
condition.
Resource Type and Name: (Local Resource) UCP
of Sacramento and Northern California
Contact Information: UCP of Sacramento and
Northern California
4350 Auburn Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95841
(916) 565-7700
ucp@ucpsacto.org
Program information: Caring for a child with
developmental disabilities like autism, epilepsy,
intellectual disability, Down syndrome and cerebral
palsy is a 24/7 job that can have severe emotional
and physical repercussions on the family. Respite
care is a proven prevention technique that not only
protects caregiver health and well-being, but
prevents out-of-home placements and reduces the
risk of abuse or neglect.
Policy Information: Respiteer.com
This is an online help group. There are not
scheduled hours of operation or a fee.
Applications/Forms:
http://www.ucpsacto.org/programs-services/family-
respite-service/alta-regional-referral-form/

Pamphlets/Handouts:
http://www.ucpsacto.org/about-us-2/mission-
vision-values/
Formal Source
Family Concern/Priority: The Pickles want more
information on the different therapists Tommy will need to
see in their area.

Resource Type and Name:(Local) Stutter

Health : Pediatric Rehabilitation Services
Contact Information: (916) 262-9040, (916)
262-9043 (fax)
Program information: Sutter Medical
Foundation is a network of Sutter-affiliated
physicians located across Sacramento,
Placer, Yolo, Yuba, Sutter, Amador and
Solano counties. Physicians within our
network share a dedication to providing
exceptional services and empowering you
to play an active role in your health care.
Sutter Medical Foundation medical groups
provide comprehensive care to patients of
all ages through more than 1,300 primary
care doctors and medical specialists.
Policy Information: Hours: Monday -
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Parking: Free Onsite Parking
Applications/Forms: referral
Pamphlets/Handouts n/a
Material Sources
Family Concern/Priority: The Pickles are concerned
with transporting Tommy with a wheelchair and they
want more information on grants to see if they could
get financial support to help them.
Resource Type and Name: (State
Resource) California State Council on
Developmental Disabilities.
Contact Information: 1507 21st Street,
Suite 210 Sacramento, CA 95811 (916)
322-8481 or (866) 802-0514.
Program information: This program
provides grants to people who have
disabilities.
Policy Information: This has no cost and
anyone with a disability can apply for
grants.
Applications/Forms: Forms can be filled
out after they contact the council.
Pamphlets/Handouts: No pamphlets or
handouts.
The Pickles want more information in regards to
the changes they need to make in their home
and daily routine.
Resource Type and Name: Adaptive
Access. We Make Your Life Easier
Contact Information:
sales@adaptiveaccess.com
Program information: Many of us will
experience at least a temporary disability.
Accidents will happen and you could find
yourself using a wheelchair or walker. As
we mature and grow older, getting around
our home becomes more difficult. Then we
ask "How can I get up those steps or
through that narrow door?" Planning for
this comes from far sighted homeowners,
builders and remodelers who anticipate
our limitations
Policy Information: Online website. No set
hours. Pricing Varies.
Applications/Forms: NA
Pamphlets/Handouts:
http://www.adaptiveaccess.com/index.php
Family Life Cycle
Young children- Tommy would start school. Weekly meetings
and IEP meetings. Self- Esteem is the main concern for
Tommy.
Families with Adolescence- Tommy has now went through
puberty and is being more defiant. He has many negative
thoughts and his family is currently working on preventing
victimization in Tommys mind.
Tommy has also gotten much bigger, which is taking a toll on
DeeDees body. She goes to the gym daily to keep her
strength up to meet the physical demands for Tommy. She
also uses the gym as a stress reliever.
Family Life Cycle
Launching children- Tommy is now finished with high school
and entering adulthood. DeeDee needs help taking care of
Tommy so they got an aid. The aid helps take care of Tommy
and lift him during his time at the Pickles home. The aid
spends about 8 hours a day with Tommy.
The pickles got a van that is wheelchair accessible now that
Tommy is out of school and the school district isnt providing
transportation. This gives Tommy and his family the chance
to spend more time together outside of the home.
Family life cycle
Families in late middle age- Tommy is getting older and so
are his parents. They are having a hard time taking care of
him and have made the choice to put him in a group home.
They visit him daily, and spend all day Saturday with him.
They also take him to church on Sundays.
Families near the end of life- Tommys mom dies and Tommy
has a hard time interacting with others. His sister Angelica,
takes him home to live with her and her family. His nieces
and nephews lift his spirits and bring him happiness again.