Tracy lives with both of her parents, and her two brothers. The family lives well below the poverty line, struggling to have access to basic necessities, often including food. The family frequently goes without meals such as lunch, and the children go hungry for the majority of the day.

Tracy's mother is a housewife and does her best to support her children and take care of their home. Their father is a compound cleaner at a nearby school. This job provides a very small salary, but he does his best to afford basic home needs and pay their rent each month.

Tracy goes to a private school, but she is sent home frequently due to unpaid school feels and requirements. This inconsistency makes it very difficult for Tracy to give her full attention to her studies. If Tracy is going to succeed in getting her basic education, her family is going to need some assistance.