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Self Sufficiency Calculator

The Self Sufficiency Standard of Mississippi calculates how much a family needs to earn to make ends meet in their county without public or private assistance. The Self Sufficiency Calculator allows individuals to input information about their specific situation.

In the drop down boxes below, include the following information:

Your county of residence
Whether there is 1 adult or 2 adults in your family
The number of children in your family
The ages of your children

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Number of Children

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June 26, 2010

Balanced Approach Needed to Address Long Term Deficits when Economy Sufficiently Recovers

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June 07, 2010

Extension of Key State Fiscal Relief Measure Vital to Moving Mississippi Towards Economic Recovery

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December 16, 2009

How Much Does It Cost To ‘Get By’ In Mississippi?

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October 01, 2009

Adult Education Key to Competitive Mississippi Workforce

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August 31, 2009

Report Details New State Self-Sufficiency Standard

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