Child Care
Your child is failing math and has to repeat the grade if they don't pass the final.
Tutoring costs: $50
You lose your job and fall behind on rent. Your landlord gives you an eviction notice plus a late fee.
The late fee costs: $100
Your 8-month-old baby has gone through more diapers than usual this month, and you've run out a week before payday. You need to purchase diapers and wipes to get through the week.
The extra diapers cost: $45
Your dog keeps getting sick, and the vet says they need to eat a special diet.
New food cost: $75
Because of the changing climate, the price of fresh produce is higher.
Groceries cost an extra: $50
It's summer break, but you still have work.
Daycare cost: $100 per kid
You and your spouse decide to separate. You disagree about child custody and financial responsibilities and need help navigating the legal process.
Legal services cost: $500
Your 6-month-old has officially outgrown almost all their clothes! As the weather gets colder, you need to purchase warmer clothing, pajamas, and a winter coat.
The new clothes cost: $85
Your family's cat unexpectedly needs medical attention, and you go to the vet hospital emergency unit.
Emergency service cost: $300
Your kids have a week off school, and you will need someone to watch them for a couple of days this week.
Babysitter cost: $200
Your kid was just awarded a scholarship from United Community Builders, which helps pay for sports equipment!
You saved: $100
You experience financial hardship and apply for supplemental food assistance. Your application is denied, leaving you without the support you were counting on. You used a credit card for groceries while waiting for the application to be processed.
You owe the credit card company: $100
Your toddler's stroller breaks, and you rely on it to walk your child to daycare each morning. You need to purchase a replacement stroller before the beginning of next week.
Stroller cost: $120
You got a new job that requires you to work longer hours. You now need a dog walker 4 times a week.
Dog walking cost: $60 a week
The fence that keeps your kids and pets safe broke. You will need to buy tools to repair it.
Tools cost: $100
Your kids want to join a club.
Dues are $30 a month per child
A past criminal conviction appears on your background check while applying for a new job. The conviction prevents you from moving forward in the hiring process, and you want to explore whether your record can be sealed.
This service costs: $150
You discover that the second-hand crib you've been using for your 4-month-old has a broken support piece. You need a safe replacement immediately
New crib and mattress cost: $175
Your family wants to adopt a pet, but you're unsure which animal would be the best fit for your home and lifestyle. You decide to get two baby hamsters, but they need shots.
New Pet shots cost: $150
You start your own vegetable garden.
Supplies cost: $100.
Your pediatrician recommended putting your kid into a program to develop social skills they are lacking before they are ready to attend kindergarten.
The program is $200
A past criminal conviction appears on your background check while applying for a new job. The conviction prevents you from moving forward in the hiring process, and you want to explore whether your record can be sealed.
This service costs: $150
You were planning to spend $60 on educational toys and activities for your 3-year-old. A friend tells you about First Chance for Children's free Lend & Learn Toy Library, where you can borrow toys and participate in activities instead.
You save: $60
You get hurt and need help getting your energetic dog out of the house and socialized often. You sign your dog up for doggy daycare that also has a pick-up and drop-off service.
Doggy Daycare Cost: $200 a month
You start selling crafts at the Columbia Farmers Market.
You make: $150