Employment Scale and Indicators
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Each criterion functions independently. Selections may be made across multiple status rows without clearing other selections.
| Status | Employment Status | Income Adequacy | Benefits | Career Development | Score |
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| Thriving | Consistently employed in stable work aligned with skills, interests, and long-term goals. | Employment income reliably covers household needs and supports savings and advancement. | Receives comprehensive and dependable employment benefits appropriate to household needs. | Has a defined career pathway, marketable credentials, and regular opportunities for advancement. |
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| Stable | Employed consistently with predictable hours and limited employment disruption. | Income generally covers recurring expenses, with occasional pressure from unexpected costs. | Receives essential benefits or has dependable access to equivalent coverage. | Has identified next-step career goals and is building skills or credentials. |
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| Safe | Employed, but hours, scheduling, or job duration may be inconsistent. | Income covers basic needs only when combined with assistance, shared resources, or careful tradeoffs. | Benefits are limited, incomplete, or dependent on another source. | Has some transferable skills but no clear or active advancement plan. |
0/4
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| At-Risk | Underemployed, intermittently employed, or at immediate risk of job loss. | Income is insufficient for recurring household obligations and creates ongoing instability. | Lacks needed benefits or frequently loses access because of employment changes. | Limited credentials, barriers to training, or no realistic advancement pathway. |
0/4
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| In-Crisis | Unemployed and unable to obtain or sustain work without immediate intervention. | No dependable earned income is available to meet essential household needs. | No employment-based benefits or reliable alternative coverage is available. | Immediate stabilization, workforce assessment, and supported placement are required. |
0/4
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Selected StatusNone
Criteria Met0 / 20
Auto Score0
Child Education Scale and Indicators
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Each criterion functions independently. Selections may be made across multiple status rows without clearing other selections.
| Status | Parent Involvement | Attendance | Performance | Development | Score |
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| Thriving | Caregiver is consistently engaged with educators, school activities, and learning plans. | Student attends consistently and arrives prepared and on time. | Student meets or exceeds grade-level expectations and demonstrates sustained progress. | Academic, social, emotional, and developmental needs are recognized and well supported. |
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| Stable | Caregiver maintains regular communication with the school and participates when needed. | Attendance is dependable with only occasional, resolved absences. | Student is performing near grade level and responds to available support. | Development is generally age appropriate, with minor needs being monitored. |
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| Safe | Caregiver involvement is occasional or limited by time, access, or system barriers. | Attendance concerns occur but have not yet caused major educational disruption. | Student has identifiable learning gaps and needs structured academic support. | Some developmental concerns exist and referrals or additional observation may be needed. |
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| At-Risk | Caregiver-school engagement is minimal or strained. | Frequent absences, tardiness, mobility, or disciplinary exclusion disrupt learning. | Student is substantially below grade level or at risk of course failure. | Unaddressed developmental, behavioral, or emotional needs interfere with education. |
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| In-Crisis | No effective caregiver-school connection is currently in place. | Student is chronically absent, not enrolled, or unable to participate consistently. | Student is failing, has experienced severe learning loss, or is at risk of school withdrawal. | Urgent developmental, behavioral, safety, or special-education intervention is required. |
0/4
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Selected StatusNone
Criteria Met0 / 20
Auto Score0
Adult Education Scale and Indicators
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Each criterion functions independently. Selections may be made across multiple status rows without clearing other selections.
| Status | Learning / Credential | Planning | Literacy | Skills and Values | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thriving | Has completed or is successfully progressing through a credential, degree, or advanced training pathway. | Maintains a realistic education plan connected to career and household goals. | Demonstrates strong functional, digital, financial, and workplace literacy. | Applies marketable skills, professional behaviors, and values that support long-term success. |
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| Stable | Participates consistently in an appropriate education or training program. | Has documented short- and medium-term education goals. | Literacy is sufficient for routine education, work, and household responsibilities. | Possesses dependable foundational skills and demonstrates readiness to learn. |
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| Safe | Has access to education or training but participation or progress is inconsistent. | Has general goals but needs assistance translating them into an actionable plan. | Literacy gaps create difficulty with some forms, technology, coursework, or workplace tasks. | Has basic skills but needs coaching, practice, or credential development. |
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| At-Risk | Is not progressing in education or training and faces significant access barriers. | Has no practical education plan or repeatedly disengages from available programs. | Literacy limitations interfere with employment, education, benefits, or daily functioning. | Skill deficits and limited confidence substantially restrict opportunity. |
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| In-Crisis | Cannot access or participate in needed education without intensive support. | No education pathway is identified and immediate stabilization takes priority. | Severe literacy barriers prevent completion of essential daily tasks. | Requires comprehensive assessment, foundational instruction, and closely supported reengagement. |
0/4
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Selected StatusNone
Criteria Met0 / 20
Auto Score0
Health Scale and Indicators
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Each criterion functions independently. Selections may be made across multiple status rows without clearing other selections.
| Status | Family Health | Substance / Alcohol Use | Mental / Behavioral Health | Access to Care | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thriving | Household members actively manage health and preventive care needs. | No harmful substance use is present, or sustained recovery is well supported. | Mental and behavioral health is stable, with effective coping and support systems. | Primary, preventive, specialty, dental, and behavioral care are accessible and coordinated. |
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| Stable | Health conditions are identified, treated, and generally well controlled. | Substance use does not impair safety or functioning, and support is available when needed. | Symptoms are manageable and appropriate services or natural supports are in place. | Household has dependable coverage and usually obtains needed care. |
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| Safe | Some health needs are delayed, inconsistently managed, or dependent on episodic care. | Substance use concerns exist but immediate safety and functioning remain intact. | Stress, trauma, or behavioral symptoms affect functioning but are not an immediate emergency. | Care is available but barriers such as cost, transportation, scheduling, or continuity remain. |
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| At-Risk | Untreated or poorly managed health conditions are worsening household stability. | Substance use is disrupting relationships, work, school, finances, or parenting. | Significant symptoms, trauma responses, or behavioral concerns require prompt intervention. | Needed care is frequently missed or unavailable. |
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| In-Crisis | A serious health condition or unmet medical need threatens immediate safety or functioning. | Active substance use creates immediate danger, withdrawal risk, or severe impairment. | A behavioral health emergency, acute psychiatric risk, or inability to function requires urgent response. | Emergency intervention and coordinated access to care are immediately required. |
0/4
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Selected StatusNone
Criteria Met0 / 20
Auto Score0
Childcare Scale and Indicators
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Each criterion functions independently. Selections may be made across multiple status rows without clearing other selections.
| Status | Access | Affordability | Quality / Safety | Reliability | Score |
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| Thriving | Childcare of choice is consistently available and fully meets family needs. | Childcare cost is affordable without creating financial strain. | Provider is licensed, trusted, and offers high-quality developmental support. | Care is dependable, stable, and aligns with work, school, and transportation schedules. |
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| Stable | Childcare is available and generally meets family needs. | Childcare is manageable, though the family may need to budget carefully. | Care is safe and appropriate, with no major concerns. | Childcare is dependable with only occasional disruptions. |
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| Safe | Childcare is available, but options are limited or not the family’s preferred choice. | Childcare is affordable only with subsidy, family support, or tradeoffs in other expenses. | Care is acceptable, but quality, supervision, or developmental support is limited. | Care is somewhat inconsistent and may require backup arrangements. |
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| At-Risk | Childcare is difficult to secure and often does not meet family needs. | Childcare costs create significant financial strain or instability. | Quality or safety concerns exist, or the setting lacks appropriate structure. | Childcare frequently breaks down and disrupts work, school, or appointments. |
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| In-Crisis | No dependable childcare is available. | Childcare is completely unaffordable or unavailable due to cost. | Available care is unsafe, inappropriate, or unacceptable for the child. | Lack of childcare prevents consistent work, school, treatment, or essential daily functioning. |
0/4
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Criteria Met0 / 20
Auto Score0
Family Development Scale and Indicators
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Each criterion functions independently. Selections may be made across multiple status rows without clearing other selections.
| Status | Safety | Family / Social Network | Goal Setting | Household Functioning | Score |
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| Thriving | Household members are safe and use effective prevention and response plans. | A strong, dependable network provides reciprocal practical and emotional support. | Family maintains shared goals, tracks progress, and adapts plans constructively. | Roles, routines, communication, and caregiving practices support healthy functioning. |
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| Stable | No immediate safety threats are present and concerns are addressed promptly. | Several reliable supports are available when needed. | The household has realistic goals and takes consistent steps toward them. | Household routines and communication are generally effective. |
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| Safe | Basic safety is maintained, though stressors or unresolved concerns require monitoring. | Support is limited, inconsistent, or concentrated in one person or organization. | Goals are identified but progress is uneven or requires structured assistance. | Household functioning is adequate but vulnerable to disruption. |
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| At-Risk | Conflict, instability, unsafe relationships, or environmental hazards create recurring risk. | The family is socially isolated or support relationships are unreliable. | Goals are unclear, repeatedly interrupted, or overshadowed by crisis demands. | Communication, routines, caregiving, or role clarity are significantly impaired. |
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| In-Crisis | Immediate safety threats, violence, abuse, neglect, or severe instability require intervention. | No dependable support network is available during the crisis. | The family cannot establish or pursue goals until immediate needs are stabilized. | Household functioning has broken down and intensive coordinated support is required. |
0/4
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Criteria Met0 / 20
Auto Score0
Housing Scale and Indicators
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Each criterion functions independently. Selections may be made across multiple status rows without clearing other selections.
| Status | Affordability | Quality of Housing | Housing Stability | Options / Support | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thriving | Housing costs are sustainable and allow room for savings and other priorities. | Housing is safe, healthy, accessible, and appropriate for household needs. | The household has secure tenure and no foreseeable displacement risk. | The household understands available housing options and can navigate them effectively. |
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| Stable | Housing costs are manageable with routine budgeting. | Housing is safe and functional, with minor issues addressed in a timely manner. | Housing is stable and the household can meet lease or ownership obligations. | Backup options and support resources are known. |
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| Safe | Housing is affordable only with subsidy, shared expenses, or significant tradeoffs. | Housing meets minimum needs but has unresolved maintenance, crowding, or accessibility issues. | The household is currently housed but faces moderate instability or transition. | Limited options exist and navigation assistance may be needed. |
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| At-Risk | Housing costs are unaffordable or arrears are accumulating. | Unsafe, unhealthy, overcrowded, or seriously deficient conditions are present. | Eviction, foreclosure, displacement, or loss of placement is likely. | The household has few realistic alternatives and needs urgent housing navigation. |
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| In-Crisis | The household cannot pay for or obtain housing. | Current housing is uninhabitable, dangerous, or unavailable. | The household is homeless, imminently displaced, or without a safe place to stay. | Emergency shelter, prevention, rapid rehousing, or immediate placement is required. |
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Criteria Met0 / 20
Auto Score0
Income Management Scale and Indicators
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Each criterion functions independently. Selections may be made across multiple status rows without clearing other selections.
| Status | Basic Needs | Debt | Budgeting | Savings / Credit | Score |
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| Thriving | Income consistently covers basic needs and supports discretionary and long-term goals. | Debt is manageable, strategically reduced, and used responsibly. | The household follows a realistic budget and regularly reviews performance. | Emergency savings are established and credit is healthy or improving. |
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| Stable | Basic needs are met consistently with limited financial strain. | Debt payments are current and obligations are generally manageable. | A workable budget guides routine spending decisions. | Some savings exist and credit obligations are handled reliably. |
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| Safe | Basic needs are met through a combination of income, benefits, and tradeoffs. | Debt is burdensome but not yet causing immediate loss of essential resources. | Budgeting is informal or inconsistent and requires support. | Savings are minimal and credit access is limited or costly. |
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| At-Risk | Income frequently fails to cover food, housing, utilities, healthcare, or transportation. | Delinquent debt, collections, garnishment, or high-cost borrowing destabilizes the household. | No dependable spending plan is in place. | No emergency savings are available and credit problems restrict options. |
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| In-Crisis | Essential needs cannot be met without immediate assistance. | Debt-related actions threaten housing, utilities, transportation, income, or legal stability. | Financial decisions are driven entirely by immediate crisis. | No savings or safe credit options are available; emergency financial intervention is required. |
0/4
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Selected StatusNone
Criteria Met0 / 20
Auto Score0
Transportation Scale and Indicators
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Each criterion functions independently. Selections may be made across multiple status rows without clearing other selections.
| Status | Access | Affordability | Reliability | Safety / Mobility | Score |
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| Thriving | Multiple transportation options consistently meet work, school, care, and family needs. | Transportation costs are affordable and included in long-term financial planning. | Transportation is dependable with effective backup options. | Vehicles, routes, and mobility supports are safe and appropriate. |
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| Stable | A dependable primary transportation option is available. | Routine transportation costs are manageable. | Occasional disruptions occur but do not materially affect obligations. | Transportation is generally safe and accessible. |
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| Safe | Transportation is available but limited by routes, schedules, sharing, or eligibility. | Costs require careful budgeting, subsidies, or tradeoffs. | Service or vehicle reliability is inconsistent and backup options are limited. | Some safety, accessibility, licensing, or maintenance concerns exist. |
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| At-Risk | Transportation barriers frequently disrupt work, school, healthcare, or childcare. | Transportation costs are unaffordable or create recurring financial instability. | Breakdowns, missed service, or loss of access are frequent. | Unsafe vehicles, routes, or mobility barriers create significant risk. |
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| In-Crisis | No transportation is available for essential needs. | The household cannot afford any viable transportation option. | Immediate obligations cannot be met because transportation has failed. | Urgent safe transportation or mobility accommodation is required. |
0/4
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Selected StatusNone
Criteria Met0 / 20
Auto Score0
Resident Participation Scale and Indicators
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Each criterion functions independently. Selections may be made across multiple status rows without clearing other selections.
| Status | Community Connection | Voice / Advocacy | Leadership | Service Participation | Score |
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| Thriving | Actively participates in reciprocal community networks and civic life. | Confidently communicates needs, rights, preferences, and policy priorities. | Takes formal or informal leadership roles and helps others participate. | Uses services strategically, provides feedback, and contributes to program improvement. |
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| Stable | Maintains dependable connections with neighbors, organizations, or community groups. | Can advocate effectively in routine situations. | Accepts responsibility and contributes when opportunities arise. | Participates consistently in relevant services and planning. |
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| Safe | Community involvement is limited but at least one constructive connection exists. | Can express basic needs but needs support in complex systems. | Shows emerging leadership capacity but has limited opportunity or confidence. | Participation is intermittent or primarily compliance driven. |
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| At-Risk | Social isolation or distrust limits community connection. | Needs substantial assistance to understand rights or communicate with institutions. | Has little opportunity, confidence, or support to assume responsibility. | Frequently disengages from services or cannot navigate participation requirements. |
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| In-Crisis | No safe or constructive community connection is currently available. | Cannot advocate for immediate needs without a trusted representative. | Crisis conditions prevent meaningful leadership or participation. | Immediate outreach, stabilization, and supported service engagement are required. |
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Selected StatusNone
Criteria Met0 / 20
Auto Score0
Nutrition Scale and Indicators
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Each criterion functions independently. Selections may be made across multiple status rows without clearing other selections.
| Status | Food Access | Affordability | Nutrition Quality | Preparation / Stability | Score |
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| Thriving | The household has consistent access to sufficient and preferred food. | Food is affordable without compromising other essential needs. | Meals regularly support health, culture, development, and medical needs. | The household has stable storage, preparation capacity, knowledge, and routines. |
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| Stable | Adequate food is consistently available. | Food costs are manageable with routine budgeting or dependable benefits. | Meals are generally balanced and appropriate. | The household can store and prepare food reliably. |
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| Safe | Food is available but variety, quantity, or preferred choices are limited. | Affordability depends on benefits, food programs, or significant tradeoffs. | Nutrition quality is inconsistent or constrained by access and cost. | Preparation capacity, equipment, time, or skills are limited. |
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| At-Risk | The household frequently worries about running out of food or skips preferred items and meals. | Food costs repeatedly compete with housing, utilities, medicine, or transportation. | Diet quality contributes to health or developmental concerns. | Unstable housing, utilities, equipment, or routines interfere with safe meal preparation. |
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| In-Crisis | Household members are without enough food or are regularly missing meals. | No money or dependable benefit is available for immediate food needs. | Nutrition needs are dangerously unmet or medically urgent. | Emergency food access and safe preparation or meal delivery are immediately required. |
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Selected StatusNone
Criteria Met0 / 20
Auto Score0