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Neal Caffrey

Calculators
Child Care Subsidy Co Pay Calculator

Child Care Subsidy Co-Pay Calculator

Child Care Subsidy Co-Pay Calculator State AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming Family Size Monthly Household Income ($) Number of Children Needing Care Ages of Children All Under 2 YearsMixed AgesAll 2-5 YearsAll School-Age Type of Child Care Child Care CenterFamily Child Care HomeIn-Home CareRelative Care Monthly Child Care Cost ...

Neal Caffrey

Calculators
TANF Cash Assistance Calculator

TANF Cash Assistance Estimator

TANF Benefit Estimator Household & State Rules State Calculation Model High Benefit / High Disregard (e.g., California)Medium Benefit / Standard Disregard (e.g., New York)Low Benefit / Low Disregard (e.g., Florida)Custom State Rules… Every state sets its own maximum payments and income disregard math. Family Size 1 Person2 People3 People4 People5 People6+ People Maximum Payment Standard ...

Neal Caffrey

Calculators
Guardianship Assistance Calculator

Guardianship Assistance Calculator

Guardianship Assistance Calculator State AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming Guardianship Type Permanent GuardianshipTemporary GuardianshipStandby GuardianshipLimited Guardianship Child’s Age Number of Children Special Needs Status No Special NeedsPhysical DisabilityEmotional/BehavioralMedical ConditionDevelopmental Disability Guardian Income Level Below Poverty LineLow IncomeModerate IncomeAbove Moderate IncomeHigh Income Health Insurance Coverage No CoverageMedicaidPrivate InsuranceState Health Program ...

Neal Caffrey

Calculators
Child Tax Credit Refund Calculator

Child Tax Credit Refund Calculator

Child Tax Credit Estimator Household & Dependents Filing Status Single / Head of Household / Married Filing SeparatelyMarried Filing Jointly Determines the MAGI phase-out threshold ($200k vs $400k). Qualifying Children (Under 17) Eligible for up to $2,000 per child. Other Dependents (Age 17+) Eligible for a non-refundable $500 credit. Income & Tax Liability Total Earned ...

Neal Caffrey

Calculators
Kinship Care Payment Estimator Calculator

Kinship Care Payment Estimator

Kinship Care Payment Estimator State AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming Relationship to Child GrandparentAunt/UncleAdult SiblingCousinOther RelativeNon-Relative (Fictive Kin) Child’s Age Number of Children Special Needs Status No Special NeedsPhysical DisabilityEmotional/BehavioralMedical ConditionMultiple Disabilities Care Arrangement Formal Kinship Care (Court-Ordered)Voluntary Kinship CareSafety PlanInformal Arrangement Caregiver Income Level Below Poverty LineLow IncomeModerate ...

Neal Caffrey

Calculators
Foster Care Board Rate Calculator

Foster Care Board Rate Calculator

Foster Care Board Rate Calculator State AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming Child’s Age Special Needs Status No Special NeedsMild Special NeedsModerate Special NeedsSevere Special NeedsMedically Fragile Level of Care Required BasicModerateSpecializedIntensive Placement Type Regular Foster CareEmergency Shelter CareRespite CareKinship Care Training/Certification Level No Special TrainingBasic TrainingTherapeutic TrainingMedical TrainingBehavioral Specialist ...

Neal Caffrey

Calculators
Foster Care Tuition Waiver Calculator

Foster Care Tuition Waiver Calculator

Foster Care Tuition & Aid Estimator School & State Rules Institution Type Public / State UniversityPrivate or Out-of-State Most state waivers are only valid at public, in-state schools. State Waiver Structure First-Dollar (e.g., TX, FL)Last-Dollar (e.g., PA, MI) “First-Dollar” covers tuition before Pell Grants. “Last-Dollar” pays what’s left after Pell Grants. Current Student Age Many ...

Neal Caffrey

Calculators
Coverdell ESA Calculator

Coverdell ESA Calculator

Coverdell ESA Calculator Initial Contribution ($) Annual Contribution ($) Expected Annual Return (%) 2% – Conservative4% – Moderate6% – Balanced8% – Growth10% – Aggressive Years Until Education Begins Years of Education to Cover 1 Year2 Years3 Years4 Years5 Years Annual Education Expenses ($) Calculate Reset Coverdell ESA Projection Total Contributions $0 Total Earnings $0 Account ...

Neal Caffrey

Calculators
State Tuition Assistance Program Calculator

State Tuition Assistance Program Calculator

State Tuition Assistance Program Calculator State Residency Status State ResidentNon-Resident Annual Family Income ($) Family Size (including student) Enrollment Status Full-TimeThree-Quarter TimeHalf-TimeLess Than Half-Time Cumulative GPA Institution Type Public UniversityPrivate UniversityCommunity CollegeTechnical College Annual Tuition & Fees ($) Previous State Awards Received ($) Calculate Reset State Tuition Assistance Estimate Expected Family Contribution $0 Need-Based Eligibility ...

Neal Caffrey

Calculators
Adoption Tax Credit Calculator

Adoption Tax Credit Calculator for College

Adoption Tax Credit Calculator for College Total Adoption Expenses ($) Tax Filing Status SingleMarried Filing JointlyMarried Filing SeparatelyHead of Household Modified Adjusted Gross Income ($) Years Until College Current Education Savings ($) Annual Education Contribution ($) Expected Annual Return (%) 3% – Conservative5% – Moderate7% – Balanced9% – Growth11% – Aggressive How to Use Tax ...