1.Section 1: Personal and Household Stability

I feel financially stable most of the time.

My current income is enough to meet my household’s basic needs.

Unexpected expenses create major financial stress for me.

I worry about losing housing due to financial challenges.

I feel confident that my financial situation will improve in the future.

2.Section 2: The Benefit Cliff

Increasing my income could cause me to lose benefits that my family relies on.

Losing benefits would make it difficult for me to accept higher-paying work.

The current benefits system makes it hard to become financially independent.

I have experienced a reduction in benefits after earning slightly more income.

I understand how earning more income affects my eligibility for benefits.

Does not apply to my situation

3.Section 3: Single Motherhood

Being a single parent makes financial stability more difficult.

It is challenging to balance work and childcare responsibilities.

Access to affordable childcare would significantly improve my ability to work or pursue education.

I feel supported in my role as a parent.

Being a single mother limits my opportunities for career advancement

I am not a single parent

4.Section 4: Support Systems

I have family members I can rely on when I need help.

I have friends or community members who support me during difficult times.

I have access to people who can help with childcare when needed.

Emotional support from others helps me manage stress and life challenges.

My support system helps me make progress toward financial stability

I do not have a support system

5.Section 5: Generational Poverty

I grew up in a household that struggled financially.

Poverty has affected multiple generations in my family.

Growing up in poverty has influenced my current financial situation.

I had access to resources growing up that helped prepare me for financial independence.

I feel that breaking the cycle of poverty is difficult.

6.Section 6: Substance Use as a Barrier

Substance use has affected my life or family in some way.

Substance use has created barriers to employment or stability in my life.

I have known close family members who struggled with addiction.

Access to addiction treatment resources is limited in my community.

Recovery support services would help women achieve greater stability.

I have not faced any issues with substance abuse

7.Section 7: Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse

I am a victim of sexual and /or domestic violence

I know someone whose life has been affected by domestic or sexual abuse.

My experience with abuse has made it difficult to maintain employment or housing

I am seeking safe housing and counseling due to being a victim of abuse

8.Section 8: Community Support and Resources

Local nonprofits provide important support for women facing hardship.

2 Access to case management or advocacy services improves outcomes for women.

Faith-based organizations provide meaningful support to women in need.

More community resources are needed to help women achieve stability.

With the right support, women can overcome barriers such as poverty and trauma

This one does not apply to me

9.Please check all that apply

18–24 years old

25–34 years old

35–44 years old

45–54 years old

55+ years old

I am a single parent

I am not a single parent

1-2 children in household

3-4 Children in household

5+ Children in household

I am employed Full-time

I am employed Part-time

I am Unemployed

I am Disabled

I am a student

I receive SNAP

I receive Housing assistance

I receive Medicaid

I receive Childcare subsidy

I do not receive any government benefits