Poverty Simulator - Family of 4 and Senior Fixed Income

Select One

 

Family of 4

YOUR MONTHLY INCOME COMES IN THE FORM OF 15 CREDITS

 

Single Senior

YOUR MONTHLY INCOME COMES IN THE FORM OF 12 CREDITS

Two Parents, Two Kids
HOUSING - SELECT ONE
Studio apartment (1 bedroom), 1 bath, unfurnished, no patio/deck/yard, street parking only, stove only
3 bedroom apartment, 1 bath unfurnished, covered patio, 1 covered parking space, stove and refrigerator
2 bedroom house, 1 1/2 bath, unfinished, small fenced yard, 2 car garage, stove, refrigerator and dishwasher

HEALTH CARE - SELECT ONE
No health insurance, you pay for all health related costs
Health insurance for you through your employer but no health insurance for your family members
Health insurance for you and your family through your employer

FOOD PER PERSON - SELECT ONE

TRANSPORTATION - SELECT ONE
No public transportation

TECHNOLOGY ACCESS - SELECT ONE
no computer or tv
no cable or computer

CHILD CARE - CHOOSE ONE
Under supervision of a family member
A licensed daycare, but no early education training
A provider with proven high-quality care and training in early education

EMERGENCY EXPENSE!
Emergency Expense: Your youngest has a strep throat and must see the doctor. 1 credit taken away from lost wages from time off to take care of her.

UTILITIES - CHOOSE ONE
Skip this month's bill, face disconnect services

MISCELLANEOUS - CHOOSE ONE
It's your oldest child's birthday. For thier gift:

Remaining Credits

Housing1

Housing2

Housing3

Health1

Healthcare2

Healthcare3

Food1

Food2

Food3

Transportation1

transportation2

transportation3

 

technology1

technology2

Technology 3 Credits

Childcare 1 Credit

childcare2

Childcare3

emergency - 1 credit

Utility1

Utility2

Utility3

 

Spending1

Spending2

Spending3

15

You are OUT OF CREDITS!

Senior Fixed Income
HOUSING - SELECT ONE
Live with a family member
Own your own in a small home and receive home healthcare support 2 days/week.
Live in a community living facility with consistent healthcare support

HEALTH CARE - SELECT ONE

FOOD PER PERSON - SELECT ONE

TRANSPORTATION - SELECT ONE
Group transit from local senior service agency at minimal cost

TECHNOLOGY ACCESS - SELECT ONE

EMERGENCY EXPENSE!
Emergency Expense: You have fallen in your home and need to go to the emergency room to be checked out.

UTILITIES - CHOOSE ONE
Skip this month's bill, face disconnect services

SPENDING MONEY - CHOOSE ONE

Remaining Credits

Senior Housing 1 credit

Housing2

Housing3

Health1

Healthcare2

Healthcare3

Food1

Food2

Food3

Transportation1

transportation2

transportation3

 

technology1

technology2

Technology 3 Credits

emergency - 1 credit

Utility1

Utility2

Utility3

 

Spending1

Spending2

Spending3

12

You are OUT OF CREDITS!