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The Self-Sufficiency Standard, a More Accurate Measure

The Self-Sufficiency Standard, a More Accurate Measure 

June 26, 2025

Annie Kucklick | Director of Research and Impact, Center for Women’s Welfare

Several weeks ago, the Seattle Times released an article highlighting the reality that many Washington households struggle to make ends meet—even when they don’t meet the official definition of ‘poor.’

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Inflation, High Costs, and Making Ends Meet

Inflation, High Costs, and Making Ends Meet

August 12, 2022

Alyssa Mast | Student Assistant, Center for Women’s Welfare

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the annual inflation rate was 9.1% in July, the highest its been since 1981.

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Fees, Fines and Finding Economic Justice: Using the Self-Sufficiency Standard in the Courts to Counter the Imposition of Legal Financial Obligations on the Poor

Fee, Fines, and Finding Economic Justice: Using the Self-Sufficiency Standard in the Courts to Counter the Imposition of Legal Financial Obligations on the Poor

Dr. Diana Pearce | Founder Emeritus, Center for Women’s Welfare

Stopped by the police for a broken tail light, Alicia was told that, unbeknownst to her, her driver’s license had been suspended.

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The American Families Plan

The American Families Plan

Annie Kucklick | Research Manager
Lisa Manzer | Director

Congress is continuing the negotiations of the Biden-Harris administration’s Build Back Better agenda, including the American Families Plan provisions to dramatically lower the cost of child care for families across the country.

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