My sliding scale is based on an anti-oppressive rate structure. Please answer the following questions to determine your rate. (Adapted from the Anti-Oppression Resource & Training Alliance, and Kenya Crawford, LCSW)
1. Are you and your family homeowners or landowners? (This question does not apply to those who are Native or Indigenous)
2. Have you attended private education institutions or do you have a post-graduate degree?
3. Are you able to make minimum payments on bills or credit cards?
4. Have you been able to easily access and afford health insurance for yourself and your family members?
5. Do you have little to no debt and/or do you have disposable income?
6. Do you have a safety net composed of “financially stable” or wealthy family and friends?
7. Do you have U.S. Citizenship?
8. Does your income only support you, and not other loved ones?
9. Have you or do you expect to inherit money or property?
10. Do you live (fully or partially) off unearned income? (such as a trust fund, dividends, interest, rental income from investment property, or support from family)
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