Self-Sufficiency Standard for NYC
The Self-Sufficiency Calculator for New York City was developed by the Women's Center with the support of the United Way of New York City and enhanced with the support of the Robin Hood Foundation, to help working adults or adults just reentering the labor market get the work supports they need to stay in the workforce. The Calculator is a computer-based tool that:
Click here for a description of the Self-Sufficiency Calculator (pdf)
The Self-Sufficiency Calculator for New York City was developed by the Women's Center with the support of the United Way of New York City and enhanced with the support of the Robin Hood Foundation, to help working adults or adults just reentering the labor market get the work supports they need to stay in the workforce. The Calculator is a computer-based tool that:
- screens income eligibility for a variety of work supports and tax credits
- estimates benefit amount for work supports
- gives individuals information on how to access these supports
- calculates how well a given wage meets a working individual's real expenses
- screens immigrant eligibility