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Scenario

When survival needs crowd out moments of joy for your children

My benefits cover basic groceries but my daughter's birthday is next week and I cannot afford to make it special for her.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Resource scarcity forces parents to choose between basic needs and the emotional experiences that make childhood meaningful.

Your guide for this
Hypatia
Hypatia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Low Income & Government Benefits Navigation?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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