Joy’s Story
Joy is a 6-year-old girl currently in Primary 1. She got complicated health issues.  Joy currently lives with her grandmother. Her parents are also part of her wider family care situation, but the home environment has been very unstable due to significant family challenges. Her grandmother works in a small shop and rents modest accommodation, but struggles to meet the needs of the household.
 
There are concerns around inconsistent caregiving within the home, which has affected Joy’s daily routine and care. She was previously supported through a Baylor program, which helped ensure regular access to medication and follow-up care. However, after the program ended in September, she has missed several hospital appointments, and healthcare workers have had to conduct home visits to support her treatment.
 
Medication adherence has been inconsistent, with doses sometimes missed or given at incorrect times, affecting continuity of care. This has contributed to concerns about her current health status. This case was referred directly from the hospital due to concerns about Joy’s treatment adherence, health status, and overall wellbeing. 
 
She is now staying at Manna Rescue Home and she is loving being in school and having consistent meals.