Forest Acres Case Study

The Forest Acres community offers a number of opportunities to those who live in the area. As a city that has increased from two square miles to approximately five square miles in the area size, and from 375 to around 10, 500 in population size, it is understandable why this community appears to be becoming more upscale when compared to other local communities. After visiting different areas of this community, Forest Acres appears to be a community that is populated mostly by upper middle class individuals. This is that many of the neighborhoods in the area are suburban, appear to be relatively quiet, and well cared for. With a great number of suburban neighborhoods being located in Forest Acres, it is possible that many of the suburban homes …show more content…
In the interview, Sergeant Tumlin was asked if there were any mutual support groups, self-help groups, and/or voluntary associations in the community? She responded by stating she is a part of the “Think Forest Acres”. She explained this was a group created in order to help promote businesses and build relationships between the residents that live within the area, but mostly serves as a community improvement initiative so that outside consumers will become interested in the community. She also reported this is a voluntary non-profit organization. After sharing her knowledge about “Think Forest Acres”, Sergeant Tumlin was asked if she knew of any other organizations in the area that might offer social support to the community. She reported she is familiar with the Contact Care Program; explaining that this was a program mainly for the elderly. She continued by explaining the program is where members of the community cooperate with the Forest Acres Police Department in sharing the health needs of family members. Participants call the Forest Acres Police Department each day to “check-in”, and if officers do not receive a phone call then a dispatcher will call the home. If no one answers, officers will visit the home and enter if they believe a resident is unable to answer the door. Finally, Sergeant Tumlin was asked if there were any other programs or agencies in the area that serves the community. She reported the Neighborhood Watch Program is very active in the community and that there are parents who attend meetings. This is that she explained she has worked with many of the parents; explaining how they can keep their communities safer for their families and friends in their neighborhoods. In terms of Human services, Sergeant Tumlin was able to share a great deal of information about the programs located in the