Oscar

Name: Oscar
Avg Family Income in Community: $80.00
Gender: Male
Age: 17
Personality: Cheerful, enthusiastic, optimistic
Interests: Doing general housework, Singing, Socializing with friends
Siblings:
Maureen, 18, Female
Elijah, 15, Male
Sylvia, 11, Female
Lives with: Parents
Language: Nyanja
School: Yes
Child ID #: 1236424

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Walls: Solid materials
Roof: Metal, cloth, cardboard, or plastic scraps
Floor: Cement or gravel
Water source: Community water source
Level of Overcrowding: Overcrowded
Access to Internet: Never
Access to Telephone: Regular

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