APPROXIMATELY 30% OF FAMILIES IN KANE AND KENDALL COUNTY QUALIFY AS ALICE.
THESE FAMILIES LIVE PAYCHECK TO PAYCHECK.
IMAGINE YOU AND YOUR PARTNER HAVE TWO CHILDREN, AGED 3 AND 10, AND ARE AN ALICE HOUSEHOLD.
Your employment option will determine your income, but it's not an easy choice.
The Federal Poverty Level for a family of 4 is $31,200 a year,
but your household earns more than this amount,
therefore you do not qualify for government benefits.
Your monthly income comes in the form of 15 credits.
WHAT CHOICES WILL YOU MAKE?
Simulation Purpose
Imagine you are struggling to provide the basic necessities for your family. This simulation is designed to help you better
- understand the realities of living paycheck to paycheck,
- understand what it feels like to run out of cash before your bills are paid,
- and understand how Fox Valley United Way advocates for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in our community.
Make 1 Choice For Each:
- Employment
- Housing
- Transportation
- Child Care
- Healthcare
- Food
- Technology
- Utilities
- Miscellaneous
- Unforeseen Circumstances
- Fees
15 Credits & 11 Decisions
- You will have options worth between 1 and 3 credits for each of the 11 categories.
- Where will your choice deduct 3 credits, and where will it deduct 1?
- Will you run out of credits before you complete each of the categories?
- Are there consequences for your choices?
- Let's see what you decide.
- Let's see how that makes you feel.