The Y. family consists of three members. The couple is dealing with health issues that prevent them from working—A. recently underwent surgery. Their home lacks basic necessities, such as mattresses and other essential items. They have only the most minimal food supplies. Out of pride, they hesitate to ask for help, saying, “We’ll eat bread with margarine rather than ask.” They survive on the father’s income support allowance, from which they must cover ongoing household expenses, loan repayments, and payments to the Ministry of Housing.