SPED 421: Family Resource Plan 2017

FAMILY INTRODUCTION
The Johnson family consists of John and Emily who are the parents of two girls and two boys.
They are a Native American Family who participates in their religion, they currently attend a
Baptist Church. Ryan is their oldest son and he is 11 years old. He loves sports and plays piano,
he does very well in school and has a lot of friends. Claire is their daughter who is the second
oldest, she is 9 years old, loves to dance and play outside with her friends. Abbey is their
second daughter and she is 6 years old, she is very smart and independent. She likes to stay at
home and do puzzles and read, she is very shy but when you get to know her she is willing to
open up. Luke is the youngest, he is 4 years old and loves playing outside, climbing trees, and
riding his scooter. He attends a public preschool on Tuesdays and Thursdays. He has a hard
time getting along with his siblings and his peers at school. John is a lawyer in Dallas Texas,
and Emily is a stay at home mom. Dallas gives them a lot of options for doctors and different
methods to help with Lukes hardships. They have a big background of a strong Christian family.

The Johnsons are a great family but have a hard time getting along with other families because
of Lukes condition. The parents relationship is rocky because John blames Emily of being too
relaxed with Luke, and that is why he misbehaves. This really takes a toll on their marriage.
The siblings have built a tight relationship due to the fact that their parents do not get along,
except for Luke who feels left out most of the time. Lukes siblings have a hard time relating with
him, and do not get along as well with him. The Johnsons extended family live in Dallas Texas
as well, but do not get along well with them. Emilys sister and mother have banned their family
from coming over to their houses until Emily can keep Luke under control.

INFORMATION SUPPORT
1 Family Concern/Priority: With all the new changes in the Johnson Family, Emily is very
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nervous of what these changes will do to her children and how she will transition with being a
single parent. She is concerned that the separation will cause more stress and anxiety in the
home as well as increase Lukes aggressive behavior. Emily wants to have more information on
what she can do to help her children cope with the separation and to learn how to help them in
this separation.
Current Resource/Information: Emily already feels like the separation has taken a toll on her
children and has tried to do what she can to help but feels like it hasnt really been working.
Outcome: Emily is hoping that by finding valuable resources and information of what she can
do to help her children cope with the separation and be a single parent will help reduce stress
and bring the family closer together in the home.

Suggested Action:
Resource Type and Name (National Organization)
The National Council for Single Mothers and their Children
Contact Information
(08)8354-3856 or (180)758-1500
ncsmc@ncsmc.org.au
http://www.ncsmc.org.au
Program information
The National Council of Single Mothers and Their Children has been in existence since the early
1970s and was organized for the purpose to help give access to information and provide
support to mothers that are in need of empowering. It helps single mothers make informed
decisions, and helps protect and support their family. This organization provides many services

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in three main areas such as Financial Hardship, Child Support and Domestic Violence, as well
as gives news to the latest information of how mothers can help children in child care and more.
Policy Information
The National policy for the NCSMC is to analyze, present and respond to the national policies
that include federal budgets and elections. This national organization is set by participating in
national forums and committees and targets that can significantly impact single mothers and
their children, especially those that are doing it tough. The NCSMCs goal is to extend their
reach and amplify their message by engaging other national networks and alliances that can
help single mothers.
Applications/Forms
There are no forms or applications that need to be completed.
Pamphlets/Handouts
Anyone can have access to the information on the website as well as read different issues every
month that is always up to date and the latest information. Mothers can also subscribe to a Solo
Mothers Mailing list by signing up through email.
ncsmc@ncsmc.org.au
Rationale: Emily could use this as a valuable national organization in giving her the latest
information and resources as to how she can help her children cope and handle the situations
as well as give advice on how she can get back on her feet.

2nd Family Concern/Priority: Emily feels like so many people lately have been questioning
her parenting and it has been so hard on her, especially when she feels like she is doing
everything she can. Emily wants more access to what she can do to feel like she is helping Luke
and his aggressive behavior as well as what she can do to be a better mom for him.
Current Resource/Information: Emily has been trying new ways of helping Luke when he acts
out like asking him many questions about what is on his mind or what his emotions are and
always tries to stay loving and warm but wants to be able to have more information on how she
can help him.
Outcome: Emily feels like any outside resources that she can find will help her know more of
what to do in situations when Luke does lash out. She also feels like it will help her be a more
confident mother.

Suggested Action:
Resource Type and Name (State and Community)
DFWChild (Online Magazine) to help provide information to moms
Contact Information
(972)447-9188 or fax: (972)447-0633
http://www.dfwchild.com/contact.asp
http://www.dfwchild.com/index.asp
Program information
DFWChild.com is a free online magazine that gives parents information to local and relevant
issues that are going on in the area. It provides resources in education, health and wellness,
information on infants, tweens and teens and also focuses on how parents can help their
families address concerns, give advice and create guidelines for parents and do so much more.
This program also allows people to subscribe to their most local listing and also has a specific
magazine called Thrive that focuses on children with special needs and how parents can help
them and advocate for their child.
Policy Information
Parents can sign up for free whenever they like and also discontinue their subscription when
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Applications/Forms
Parents can sign up for free Newsletters and sign up for what specific location they live in such
as Dallas, or Fort Worth as well as creating an account online that gives free access to all the
information.
Sign up at: http://www.dfwchild.com/whatcounts-signup.asp
Pamphlets/Handouts
All handouts and pamphlets can be seen online or printed off at:
http://www.dfwchild.com/index.asp
Rationale: Emily can use this free informative resource by searching specific articles that relate
to her son and that are in her local area. This can be a great source especially for helping Luke
and his behavior problems as one whole magazine is focused on helping children with special
needs.

FORMAL SUPPORT
1 Family Concern/Priority: Emily is concerned with Luke and his current vocabulary level, she
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thinks that Luke is not able to progress. She also thinks that Lukes lack of vocabulary and his
inability to express what he wants is the reason that Luke is aggressive.
Current Resource/Information: Luke is only using a limited amount of words when he speaks,
Emily wants to find someone who will be able to work with Luke and his ability to speak and to
expand his current vocabulary. By finding a specialist for Luke he will be able to communicate
better and use words to express him feelings.
Outcome: Luke will be able to work one on one with a speech therapist that will help him
develop a larger vocabulary and allow him to express himself verbally.
Suggested Action:
Resource Type and Name:
A Speech Therapist at KidSpeak, LLC
Contact Information
214-636-0871
amanda@kidspeakdallas.com
http://kidspeakdallas.com/
4530 Beltway Dr,
Addison, TX 75001
Program information
An environment for all of our children where they can not only learn social communication,
language skills, play skills and social skills but continue to grow within each specific area as
they age. There are 5 current speech and language pathologist currently working to help your
child who will provide an individualized treatment plan for your child. This program works with
children from 18 months through young adulthood within the areas of: language delay, language
disorder, articulation/speech disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, social communication
disorder, non-verbal language disabilities, ADHD, dysgraphia, anxiety, social/pragmatic
difficulties, difficulties within play, Apraxia and much more.
Policy Information
This is a government funded company, meaning that the services that will be provided will by
the government.
Summer 2017 Speech and Language Groups:
June 5, 2017- August 11, 2017
Monday and Wednesday 9:00- 11:30
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To get started you need to call and schedule a time for an evaluation for your child, appropriate
paperwork will be handled before the child is taken back to the therapy room. The paper work
will be provided by the office when you arrive.
Pamphlets/Handouts
There is a blog online that is available for the parents informing them about upcoming activities
that you can look forward to.
http://kidspeakdallas.com/archives/category/news
Rationale: By having a speech therapist available to Luke, he will be able to increase him
vocabulary that will also help him communicate his feeling without bursting out in frustration.

2 Family Concern/Priority: As a result of Lukes limited vocabulary usage, when he is not

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understood, he experiences extreme temper tantrums, often leading to physical altercations.

Emily wants information to be able to help and assist Luke with his controlling his aggressive
behavior in order to diminish the attacks he has on others.
Current Resource/Information: Luke has recently had physical outbursts and attacks
against a cousin and bus driver. Emily wants Luke to be able to interact with other children,
especially her family, but she does not know how to change his behavior. She wants to know if
there is someone who would be able to teach her more and assist Luke in controlling his anger
and frustration appropriately.
Outcome: Emily will have access to a professional who will be able to help Luke manage his
behavior and also to provide Emily a chance to find out what exactly is causing him to out act
the way he has been.
Suggested Action:
Resource Type and Name
Behavioral Specialist at Beckloff Pediatric Behavioral Center
Contact Information
972-250-1700 Fax: 972-250-1701
drbeckloff@gmail.com
http://www.drbeckloff.com/
17210 Campbell Road,
Suite 200
Dallas, TX 75252
Program information
Beckloff Pediatric Behavioral Center provides assessment services that combine formalized
tests, clinical interviews, and observation to provide a full picture of the child's strengths and
areas of growth. This program offers Social Disorder Assessments for the child. This assessment
measures cognitive abilities related to empathy, social perception, and cognitive abilities related to
impulsiveness and social problems. This assessment will help you determine if your child may have
various social disorders such as Autism, Asperger's, or a Pervasive Developmental Disorder NOS.
The BPBC team has been trained in a variety of different play therapy techniques in order to best
work with a multitude of differing issues that children might face. The BPBC play therapist works to
create a warm and inviting atmosphere where the child feels safe and supported in order to share,
connect, and express their feelings to the therapist. Many times may be about behavior issues,
which may include making up a unique behavior plan for your child to motivate him or her in the
areas of concern. Points are awarded along with prizes to help encourage your child in their
progress towards success.
Policy Information
Government founded program to help children to better understand their emotions.
Hours: 8:00 7:00
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Forms will be provided upon arrival at Beckloff Pediatric Behavioral Center
Pamphlets/Handouts
Beckloff Pediatric Behavioral Center offers a monthly newsletter you may subscribe to. This
newsletter will provide the family with articles related to the psychological and educational
needs of the family. (Additional handouts will be provided in office)
Rationale: Emily needs answers to the reason why Luke behaves the way he does. Answers
can help provide assistance through medication or trained professionals.

INFORMAL SUPPORT
1 Family Concern/Priority: Emily is concerned that she has to go back to work to help provide
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for her family, now that she is a single mother with four children, she doesnt know what to do
with her children, specifically Luke, during the day. She is looking for child care.
Current Resource/Information: Luke currently attends a preschool but has issues of
behavioral problems at school, thus Emily is constantly called into the school to control Luke. He
lashes out at his teachers and his preschool teacher doesnt know how to handle it. She wants
to know if there are professionals that can help her son with his behavioral problems.
Outcome: Emily will be able to find and set Luke up with a child care program during the day,
specialized to dealing with children with similar behavioral issues.
Suggested Action:
Resource Type and Name (State/ Community)
Child Care at Munger Square Child Care
Contact Information
(469)248-2905
Info@mungerchildcare.com
http://www.mungerchildcare.com/dallas-daycare-services
5302 Junius St.
Dallas, TX 75214
Program information
We offer full-time, year-round daycare for infants, toddlers and preschoolers in the Dallas area,
providing them with the learning skills they will need for years to come. Our professionally
trained, experienced, bilingual staff enjoys working with children. We employ caring, competent,
trustworthy teachers who know what it takes to encourage young children to reach their full
potential in all areas of growth and development.
Policy Information
No allowances, credits, refunds or make-up days will be granted for Holiday closings. Tuition
must be paid in full. One-time registration fee: $200 for all ages. When computing our weekly
tuition, allowance is made for the days we are closed. Instead of paying a higher weekly tuition
for most weeks and then having that prorated for the weeks when we are closed for a holiday,
we total payments for all weeks and divide by 52 weeks.
More information about Class policies can be found at:
http://www.mungerchildcare.com/images/docs/04-17-15pMSCC-Parent-Handbook-April15.pdf
Hours:
Monday- Friday
7:00- 6:00
Applications/Forms
When you enroll your child with us, you are required to complete the Enrollment Registration
Packet. These forms give us vital information about your child so we can provide the best
possible care. It is imperative for your childs health and safety that all forms are accurately
completed and submitted to management for review before your childs first day.

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There may be other state-specific forms that must be completed as well. The State of Texas
requires a Health Care Professional Statement confirming that your child is able to attend a
daycare program. You will be given a Child Assessment Form to complete prior to your childs
first day at Munger Square Child Care. This form includes information about your childs health,
behavior, eating preferences, etc. In general, it helps start a mutual trust and respect needed to
develop a strong, cooperative partnership between parents and caregivers.
Preregistration Form is Attached. Other forms will be provided after registration
Pamphlets/Handouts
There is a parents page: http://www.mungerchildcare.com/parents-page
There is also a parents advisory board you can choose to subscribe to and receive emails if
you email: info@mungerchildcare.com
Rationale:
Child care will help Luke be able to interact with children of similar attributes as him, and learn
to behave.

2 Family Concern/Priority: Emily wants to know what respite care the state/ government
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would be willing to provide for her and her family in her time of need.
Current Resource/Information: Emily is currently working part-time trying to juggle between
her family and work. There are people in her church who are willing to help out occasionally, but
she needs someone full-time to help out her family but does not have the money to do so.
Outcome: Luke will be taken care of during the day so Emily can go back to work to provide for
her family.
Suggested Action: (state/ federal)
Resource Type and Name:
Respite Care at Bryans House (National)
Contact Information:
214-559-3946
administration@bryanshouse.org
http://www.bryanshouse.org/
3610 Pipestone Rd.
Dallas, TX 75212
Program information
On weekends Bryans House lets parents and caregivers to take a break from caring for a
special needs child by providing a safe and fun environment for the child with other children.
Respite care is important for parents and the child. Parents of special needs children often
struggle to find time to take care of their own business and personal needs or just get some
relaxing time off from care-giving. And the child who is cared for at home and sees mainly the
same caregiver can become isolated and friendless.
Policy Information:
This is a non-profit organization based off of donations from the public.
Two Saturdays per month from 8am-4pm. Summer program 11 weeks.
Applications/Forms
Fill out the form/ application through this website: http://www.bryanshouse.org/charity-
organization-contact-us
Pamphlets/Handouts
Enter your email address to get updated with our latest news and event info on the website:
http://www.bryanshouse.org
Rationale: Respite care will help Emily be able to go to work during the day and not have to
worry about Luke.

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MATERIAL SUPPORT
1 Family Concern/Priority: Now that Emily is a single mother with four children, she is worried
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that she wont be able to devote the time she needs to, to help Luke with his language
development. She would like to get Luke into a program that he can work on at home, to help
him with his speech development when he is not with aids or in other programs outside of the
home.
Current Resource/Information: Emily is currently trying to juggle her part-time job and her
family responsibilities now that John has moved out. She is worried that Luke isnt getting the
help he needs in order to work on enhancing his language development. She needs to know
what resources to buy and what she should have in her home available for an early
interventionist to use.
Outcome: Emily will get the tools and other resources she needs to help Luke with his
language development.
Suggested Action:
Resource Type and Name:
Online Program; Fast ForWord an at home intervention
Contact Information:
1(888)750-0116
salesinfo@scilearn.com
http://www.fastforwordhome.com
1956 Webster St, Suite 200
Oakland, CA 94612
Program information:
Fast ForWord is an online language and reading intervention that targets the issues at their
core, starting in the brain. Your child will complete a variety of auditory processing, attention,
and memory exercises that look like reading or pre-reading games. After a few weeks, 96% of
parents report their child is reading better, understanding more, is more focused, completing
homework more easily, or has improved in several of these areas simultaneously The Fast
ForWord reading intervention has been around for 20 years, and is available for use at home
with the support of a professional educational consultant. One of our highly trained consultants
will communicate with you on a weekly basis to review progress, help with any special areas of
need, and keep you and your child motivated.
Policy Information:
Does insurance cover it? If you have a Flexible Spending Account, you should contact your
plan administrator to see if Fast ForWord can be covered.
Applications/Forms:
This program requires a free consultation that you can access by contacting them at the above
phone number or email. Other Applications and forms will be provided after consultation.
Pamphlets/Handouts:
Online handouts are available at http://www.fastforwordhome.com/what-is-fast-forword this
website will also provide all information that you will need to know.
Rationale: This program will be good for Emily and Luke because it is accessible from home,
and has shown great improvement in childrens language skills with consistent use.

2 Family Concern/Priority: Emily isnt making enough to support her family, and John isnt
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helping very much now that theyre separating. She needs to purchase tools to help Luke with
his development as well as to keep her other children fed, clothed, and happy. Emily is looking
for grants or any other financial aid options.
Current Resource/Information: Emily is struggling to provide for her family off of her paycheck
alone. Shes decided to get Luke an early interventionist to come into the home, but she needs

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to buy toys and other tools to help with his developmental progress. She also needs to provide
for her other childrens needs and needs monetary support to provide all of these materials.
Outcome: Emily will get the monetary aid she needs in order to provide for her family.
Suggested Action:
Resource Type and Name:
Welfare service at Texas Health and Human Services
Contact Information:
(877)541-7905
https://hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/find-us
101 E. 15th Street
Austin, TX 78778
Program information:
Monthly cash payments to help pay for: Food, Clothing, Housing, Utilities, Furniture,
Transportation, Phone, Laundry, Supplies for the home, Medical supplies not paid for by
Medicaid, Other basic needs. This program is for families with children age 18 and younger.
Families who can get this help have little to no money or dont have a way to get money. A
family can be: (1) parents and their children, or (2) relatives caring for related children.
Policy Information:
Under TANF, the federal government provides a block grant to the states, which use these funds
to operate their own programs.
Applications/Forms:
All form and application can be filled out at:
https://www.yourtexasbenefits.com/Learn/Home#login
Pamphlets/Handouts:
Handouts with information can be found at:
https://yourtexasbenefits.hhsc.texas.gov/programs/tanf/families
Rationale: This program will be helpful for Emily and her family as they try to get back on their
feet after the recent separation of Emily and John. TANF will provide them with the resources
and financial aid they need.

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