Case Study 2: Baldwin Family
Situation: The Interim reexamination is being processed for the Baldwin family based on changes reported by Betty.
Family Information:
| Relation | Name | Age | Disabled | Citizenship Status | |
| Head | Betty Baldwin | 43 | N | Eligible Citizen | |
| Daughter | Bobbie Baldwin | 18 | N | Eligible Citizen | |
| Son | Bert Baldwin | 14 | N | Eligible Citizen | |
| Daughter | Brytle Badwin | 12 | N | Eligible Citizen |
Betty receives $550 a month in TANF benefits for herself and her children. She was recently sanctioned from the welfare agency for noncompliance with the economic self-sufficiency program and her TANF has been reduced to $250. Bobbie, a full-time senior in high school, works part-time at the Bagger’s Bigger Burger Barn, earning $50 a week. Betty pays a neighbor $20 per week to care for Bryte while she attends school.
The PHA determined passbook rate is .0075
Unit information:
- Unit size: four bedroom
- Family unit size (voucher size): three bedrooms
- Rent to owner: $650
- Four-bedroom payment standard: $690
- Three-bedroom payment standard: $520
- Four-bedroom utility allowance: $70
- Three-bedroom utility allowance: $45
PHA Policy:
- The PHA’s minimum rent is $25
- In determining the cash value of assets, PHA calls for using:
- The current balance of savings accounts
- The average six-months balance for checking accounts