Family Resource Simulator
The Family Resource Simulator illustrates the impact of “work supports”—such as earned income tax credits and child care assistance—on the budget of a hypothetical family. Based on the answers provided on steps 1 through 7, the Simulator generates graphs that show how family resources and expenses change as earnings increase. Create your own scenario by following the steps below or see sample results. A related tool, the Basic Needs Budget Calculator, allows users to see how much income is necessary to cover a family’s basic expenses.
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City & State
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Family
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Income & Assets
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Work Supports
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Child Care
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Health Insurance
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Other Expenses
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Results
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Select state and city (or county).
Contact
For more information about the Family Resource Simulator, or if you work for an organization interested in helping us develop or update a simulator for your state, please contact:
Seth Hartig
Proj. Director, Family Resource Simulator
T: 212-961-3353
E: hartig@nccp.org