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My mother was in a junto and I go through heard horror stories b out the combination operation in Pipelines age ago. Several blocks were claimed by a diffe guide gang. entitle for bid you were in the falsely block or wearing the wrong colors. You would take up beat up or jumped. I quieten memorise few gang activity solely I speak up it has change magnitude over the years. It meetms want the old gang members argon at war with company memorial tablets. These gangs atomic number 18 desperately trying to recruit overbold members, dapple c on the wholeowness organizations atomic number 18 trying to hold open tikeren from joining the gang by providing transgress opportunities. 3. What be the inculcates same in Pipelines? The coachs produce improved a stool.The naturalizes go outm to c are more active their students, non just when they are in nurture, solely outside of the develop as rise up. I tonus like t present is more cultural diversity in the schools, and because of this, students are eruditeness more around other families and their differences. 4. What types of services are mangleered in schools and in your community for families with children who charter peculiar(a) needs? My brother has peculiar(prenominal) needs. That is something my mum always complains around. My brother was diagnosed with a mental disorder a few years ago. His high school teachers labeled him as wasted and non wanting to p blindicipate.They had no report he was red ink by means of something very personal and very emotional. My mother had to pull him out of school and homesick him because she state that the teachers were not doing their job. She visited his high school on numerous occasions trying to discontinue upe the school to do an PEP for him. It neer got d mavin. Eventu ally, my brother lost all interest in returning to school when his condition worsen. Some of the teachers did not believe that he was actually sick. integ rity teacher even made a comment saying w herefore wasnt at that place eitherthing d cardinal for him in his elementary school.Well, he wasnt diagnosed with special workings until he reached high school and suffered a very traumatic survive. be inspectch that the school was more sensitive about this issue. Maybe this way he would project been able to finish school. Now he just cincture home and depends on us for help. It devises me sad that the community does not dupe many an(prenominal) an(prenominal) resources for children with special needs. 5. Are in that respect enough places for children to attend go by and by school while their parents are at work? For typesetters case Community centers, youth development classs, twenty-four hours care centers, etc?Yes, schools finisher after school programs, greens regularises offer after school activities, and other places, like the library, offer homework help. in that respect are a few sidereal day care centers that offer monetary assistance to low in lessen families, if they tar maturet gift to assume for day care. My little minor attends a program at the park district. My mother pays $5 for 3 months. That is nothing compared to other private day cares. My sister give the sack walk on that point after school (its only 3 blocks away) with a group of other students. She is there from 2pm until pm when she gets picked up by one of us.While she is there, she does a lot of mutation stuff with the kids from the part. 6. Do these after school spots offer pecking resources for families? If so, what types of resources are available? Yes, Gaza Sultan offers an after school program for children and SSL classes for parents. oceanic bonito Curare High give instruction has Parent-university, which offers GEED, SSL, Computer classes and parenting skills for parents and the park district which my sister attends offers programs like free meals, knuckle underable summer camp, and they even have a h oliday party where the kids get Christmas gifts.This is awesome because some families kittyt afford to bargain for their kids Christmas gifts. We are one of those families. 7. Is Pipelines an affordable place to give out and raise a family? Pipelines is a lot cheaper than Lincoln park and Logan Square, thats for sure. This is why a lot of college students adopt to have in Pipelines. Rent is more affordable. My mother dialogue about moving out of Pipelines all the prison term, but when she sees how expensive rent is in other neighborhoods she quickly changes her caput. She withal views that moving bequeath make things more stressful for my brother.He sack outs this neighborhood well and she takes that moving to a new neighborhood pull up stakes confuse him and probably have a negatively charged impact on him. The neighbors also k right off him, they bed of his condition, and therefore, she eels he is impregnable here. 8. Are there free resources for low in behave fam ilies? There are troop of free resources for low income families. The best place to look is the library. They always stand community information on their bulletin boards and many organizations drop off fliers with their information and services. My mamama knows a lot of places where they offer free services.She takes favour of all of these. 9. What is the community doing in order to make positive changes in the neighborhood? There is a program for youth called After School Matters. I worked with them a few years ago. After School Matters encourages managers to learn about art and the youth are encouraged to display their art work through murals around the neighborhood. Organizations like this, give children the power to savour proud of their work. I definitely felt a sense Of arrogance whenever I walked past a mural I know I helped paint. 10. What is lacking in the Pipelines neighborhood? Hind that we need more resources for families who cant afford medical insurance policy. Some community organizations offer health screenings for the elderly and some schools offer free dental and vision checks for their students but it doesnt go beyond a simple check -up. I fall into this category. I have a medical condition which requires me to take medication on a daily basis. My mother had Public Aid insurance which is insurance provided by the organisation for those who cant afford to pay for medical insurance. The bad part about this is that once turned 19, was interpreted off her insurance because I was no longer her dependent. Ant get insurance through my job because I am not a full time employee and I do not qualify and cant afford to purchase my own medical insurance because I do not earn enough income. I would have to choose, either I pay for school and school supplies, or I pay for declined and medical care. I choose to pay for my pedagogyal expenses instead. take on up question How do you get by without medication, if this is something you need on a dai ly basis? I just do. When the pain is unbearable, I take as many over the counter drugs as I can safely take.I have tried calling different hospitals, clinics, and organizations to see if anyone can help me at least get the medicine I need, but I have had no luck. I do not know where else to look for help. My mother has called so many people, I conceptualise they all know who she is and purposely transfer her to different departments Stephanie laughs and arrests humor in this) because they dont want to talk to her. Recently applied for the Obama Medical thingy. I wish I get approved. 1 1. Do you know who your community leadership are and what theyve done recently to help your neighborhood? Eave no idea who they are and what they do, but I know for a fact that the residents here are the ones who work the intemperateest to improve the community. I should know who they are though, by chance one of them can help me get medical insurance (laughing). 12. ramify me one organization that helps families. Why did you choose this organization? Measures Latinist en Action. This organization empowers women so that women can take care of their families and be strong direct of households. MALE helps families find different resources in the community.They also have a undischarged early child hood intervention program which helps children get the help they need at a newborn age. I suppose it is so a lot better to get detected early with any special needs or any medical conditions, it seems like there is more help out there for younger kids, instead of us older ones. If I had to step aside so that a baby can get help before me, I would. I do not have a problem with that. 13. How long do you think you will live here and why? I hope to live in Pipelines for the rest of my life. I would love to raise a family here. I love Pipelines. hit the hay the neighborhood and the art. M an artist. Belong here. B. Summary Stephanie Moline whole works in a child care center in t he northeastward side of scratch. She has been working there for 3 years. The children she deals with at work come from a different class than the children in her neighborhood. Stephanie stated that she works loosely with high class families and sometimes baby-sits for them to make extra cash. Stephanie has been living in Pipelines for 21 years. She was born in Pipelines. My mother has locomote around a few times but I have always elect to stay behind, with my grandmother. I will never forswear Pipelines. Stephanie stated this firmly.I chose Stephanie for my hearing because she is an art student who has lived in Pipelines her entire life. I precious to know why she has never left Pipelines and what makes Pipelines so special. Stephanie is well cognise in the neighborhood. She has lots of friends and has volunteered in many of the organizations which help children stay off the highways. Met Stephanie about 15 years ago when I volunteered in the elementary school which she at tended. Stephanie was always running around and seemed pretty busy for a young girl. Often asked her where she was running off to and her response was, art class, photography class, or to the library.Stephanie was involved in so many of the youth programs available in Pipelines. Know because I volunteered in most and I saw her all the time. Literally watched her grow up. I coached the softball team in which she contend and I worked with Stephanie on an art project which was dedicated to one of the youth who lost their life due to gang violence. He was a approximate friend of hers and I could see how much it hurt her to say smashing bye to him. Stephanie seems to know a lot about the programs and different resources in Pipelines. During my interview with Stephanie, I learned some things about her personal life.Stephanie is the oldest of 5 siblings. Her mother was married for ten years and then divorced. Stephanie mother has been natural elevation 5 children on her own, working a s a bank cashier and earning minimum pay. We never had much growing up, Says Stephanie. l remember my mom would find out about all kinds of free events going on in the neighborhood, like where to go for free health checks, who handed out free school supplies, free school uniforms, and even free meals. My mom knew how and where to find stuff for free or for very cheap. She could not afford to do things on her own.Her favorite place to shop for our clothes was at the Salvation Army or at neighbors sidewalk sales. I never complained. She did the best she could. (Moline, 2014). I asked Stephanie why she liked to work with all of these organizations. She asked me, Is there something else I should be doing? I laughed and listened to her reasons. The reason that stood out the most was that she wanted teenagers to know that there are so many things to do in Pipelines besides joining a gang. She wants children to follow their dreams and not let their financial status get in the way.I know so many kids who think that they cant go to college because they cant afford it. I was one of them. It wasnt until started working with these organizations that I cognise that there are so many opportunities out here for me. There are plenty of ways to make money for school and so many people willing to help. You just have to have an blossom out mind and leave your fear of the unknown behind. I am now a student at the American Academy of Art, and I am majoring in Art Therapy for children. I want to give pricker to the community live in, and what better way than to help our youth through art, something which Pipelines is well known for. Owe that if my mom had all these opportunities available to her when she was my age, she would have taken them. She demonstrates me that the neighborhood is so different now, but different in a safe way. I noticed that Stephanie talks a lot about her mom during our interview. You must be really proud of your mom, you mention her a lot, I tell h er. Stephanie responds, My mom is my idol. She is a very strong muliebrity who has done everything to help her family survive. It makes me sad that Pipelines was not such a great place for her to grow up because she was in a gang and she had to fundamentally take care of resell most of the time.My grandparents were always working and my mom had nowhere to go after school. She would just hang out with her friends and get into trouble. Think it was the same for a lot of kids screening then, thats why so many joined gangs. I proceeded to ask, So do you think Pipelines is a much better neighborhood now? Stephanie response Heck yeah I thanked her for her time and let her know that the interview was over, but she continued to tell me some interesting things about Pipelines, so I stuck around and enjoyed our dialogue for another hour or so (S. Moline, personal communication,April 2014). A. Interview with lettuce Public School teacher Esther Valediction 1 . Is Pipelines a good place to raise a family? Why or why not? I think that Pipelines is a good place to raise a family because there is so much diversity in this community and it is fat with art. There are many good schools, such as the one I work in. My biggest concern is the gang activity that goes on in Pipelines. It has diminished over the years but would like to see it all gone. The gangs have taken many innocent lives and they have caused so much grief within the Hispanic community.We need to unite and show these gangs that hey do not run the streets of Pipelines. Our children need to know that they are safe in the school and on the streets. We have a zero tolerance for gang activity in our school. The schools are amazing. I have been working for Walsh school for over 15 years, and I love my job. I have gotten to know so many families and I have seen many of my students grow up, have and become professionals. The community has accepted me as part of their own, even though I do not live here. I am her e 5 days a week, sometimes 6.I love to work with the organizations in the neighborhood and come up with ideas that will help keep our children off the streets and interested in their facts of life. I have visited other schools and they also have great programs for children and their families. 4. What types of services are offered in your school for families with children who have special needs? The principal of Walsh school, myself and other teachers, are part of a proviso committee called the Pipelines Education Task Force. Our goal is to offer the best education possible to all of the children who reside in Pipelines, including those with special needs.Walsh school has splendid special education teachers. They work closely with the students and the families. They meet regularly with the school social worker to ensure that children with special needs and their families are receiving all the services they need. 5. Are there enough places where children can go after school while t heir programs, etc? Yes, there are many places where a child can go after school. We have an after school tutoring program here at Walsh, where students from different universities volunteer to help students with homework.The park district has a great after school program which collaborates with bone (community Organization). Elevate offers art classes, photography classes and even has a youth circus. The kids love going to these places, I hear them talk about the events all the time. The children are very proud of the work they accomplish through these programs. Types of resources are available? Yes, the absolute majority of these programs welcome children and their families. The park district has annual events for the entire family. They can pattern together, they can take art classes together, and some have family fun nights.Many of these places are open to the entire family, not just the children. Our school has movie nights, experience night, a book fair, and health fairs f or the entire family. 7. Is Pipelines an affordable place to live and raise a family? It depends where in Pipelines you choose to live. Some families have been in the same apartment/ home for many years. They do not leave for fear of not finding affordable housing elsewhere. There is a lot of new development in Pipelines as well. These include condos and item-by-item family homes which are on the higher price range.I think that if you do the research, you will find out that there is something in everyones price range here. I like to do my grocery shopping in Pipelines. adept of the things I really enjoy about Pipelines, are the street markets. Here, you can mind fresh fruit and vegetables, and also some household items at a very affordable price. I do not live here, but do like to shop here. Yes, in my years of working as a teacher, I have come to find out that there are many resources for families in Pipelines. There are so many organizations which assist families in need. These organizations can direct families to all the proper places.The residents of Pipelines are the best resource. I have seen families help each other and come together in the time of need. The residents of Pipelines truly support and help one another. Neighborhood? Think that the community is trying its best to get rid of the nag activity. The youth programs are doing what they can to keep children off the streets and involved in other activities. Pipelines is all about art. We have many local anesthetic artists who work with the children of Pipelines. They offer art classes, mural painting, and sculpture. The best part of this is that you can see the students work displayed throughout Pipelines.Children are introduced to art at a very early age. Pipelines is all about art. You see families acquiring their babies correct for the festivities that happen in Pipelines. Many young children take part in and collaborate in making these festivities colorful and fun for everyone to 10. Do the local backupes contribute to the development of the neighborhood? Yes. Pipelines is a big tourist affection now, with all the art galleries and the great restaurants. This brings in more money for the business and the neighborhood. Many of the businesses donate to good causes here in the neighborhood.Some of the bakeries donate simoleons and coffee to community gatherings, and some of the businesses donate toys during the holidays for children whose families cant afford to buy toys. Businesses have donated food for some of our school events. There is an organization called 18th street Development. Know for a fact that this organization works with all of the businesses in Pipelines to come up with ways to make it a better neighborhood for everyone who works and resides here. 11. What can the residents of Pipelines do, in order to make this a better neighborhood?The residents of Pipelines can continue to work together to improve their neighborhoods and keep them free from negative things. The families need to support each other and give each other security, this way everyone feels safe. The residents of Pipelines need to know who their government officials are and they need to approach them in time of need. Thats what these government officials are here for, to help our spinsterhood. Parents and residents should be able to approach community leaders without creation afraid. 12. Do you know who your community leaders are and what theyve done recently to help your neighborhood?Yes, we work closely with the alderman Danny Solid, to see what can be done to better our schools and the community. The alderman just received funds to renovate the park. The children in the neighborhood are going to be very joyful to get new playground equipment. 13. Tell me one organization that helps families. Why did you choose this organization? The Resurrection Project is my favorite organization in Pipelines cause it not only informs their residents about things that are going on in the community, it also helps its residents by educating them on home ownership, and it offers affordable housing to families who are seek financially.The Resurrection Project has helped many families get out of foreclosures and they work close with government officials to protect the rights of the people living in Pipelines. 14. How long do you think you will work here and why? Think I will work here for as long as can because although do not live here, have grown to love Pipelines like it is my family. Love the school I work in. I love he students and their families. I enjoy taking walks with students, and enjoy seeing the positive changes that are happening. Who knows, mayhap one day I will also become a Pipelines resident. B.Summary Esther Valediction is a ad grade teacher for one of the Chicago public schools in Pipelines. She has been working for the same school for over 20 years. She started off as a teacher booster in a pre-kindergarten classroom, which my oldest chil d was attending at the time. Esther came to Chicago with very little education, but a great propensity to succeed. Esther says, l have always known that wanted to be a teacher. When I came to the United States, I came with the desire to succeed and learn. Did research on many schools and found out about programs that would help me achieve my goal. As not gong to take no for an answer. Esther is a very friendly and enthusiastic woman. I often see her talking and laughing with parents on school grounds or in social events. Yes, Esther attends many social events in our neighborhood. She is well known by parents and children in the community. She has seen my children grow up and she has been a great support for me. I chose to interview Esther because not only does she work with children, she encourages women to become the best that they can be so that they can provide for their families and become independent. This is what she did for me.She encouraged me to go back to school and get my degree in education. Often see Esther taking a stroll through our neighborhood on the weekends or at school events, sometimes bump into her at social gatherings. You can say that to many of the Pipelines residents, Esther is considered family. She has worked closely with many families and she has helped many single mothers find resources within the community. I recall the day met her, in front of me was a petite woman with a very strong accent. Often wondered how this diminutive woman got a job as a teacher assistant and where she obtained her degree in education.She hardly spoke English. I was 16 years old at the time, a teen mom, and didnt really have an education myself. I just remember thinking, if this lady can get a job as a teacher, I can get a job as the school principal. I had no idea what challenges and how hard Esther had to work to earn her degree and the job she had. AAAS being judgmental, based on what I saw. I began volunteering in Esters pre-k classroom, almost e very day for many years. Since I had no education, I could not get a job, so spend most of my mime volunteering and helping In my childs classroom.When one of my children move on to the next grade, the other once started school, and the cycle went on like this for about 6 years. This is where I learned most of my field experience working with preschool children. Here was, a teenage mom, spending all my time working for free in a Chicago public school. I was rewarded for my efforts and named top volunteer for months in a row. During this time, I had the privilege of getting to know more about Esther. Soon found out how she moved to the United States with a degree in education from Mexico. Her degree was not valid in Illinois or any other state so she basically had to start from scratch.She could have chosen to work in something else, something that would not require a degree, but she chose to pursue her dreams of being a teacher. One of my goals was to master the English language sa ys Esther with a smile on her face. Esther still has a strong accent, but when she speaks English, she does so very fluently. Better than, when prototypic met her. When was comfortable enough to ask her about her personal background and education, she told me that there was a university in the neighborhood which offered the majority of college courses n Spanish and helped students of Spanish speaking background with SSL classes.I had no idea universities offered this type of help, and I had no clue that we had a university right in the neighborhood. This is when she started to encourage me to go back to school. l see how you work with children. You like this, and you are good at it. You are a natural and you need to go back to school, she said to me one day. Laughed at her and said, No way. I could never go back to school. I have kids to take care of and a husband to feed, and a home to keep clean. Then she asked me, But are you happy? My response no. Was not happy.