The Self Sufficiency Standard was originally developed by Diana Pierce with the Center for Women’s welfare and University of Washington. The self sufficiency standard allows individuals to compare their income with the ability to meet their basic needs based on self sufficiency standards for family type, location and more.  Seattle King County Workforce Development Council received a Grant from Paul Allen Grant in 2008 which allowed them to integrate the “self sufficiency standard” into a useful tool for individuals and case managers to help families. Integrating calculations for many Federal and State assistance programs, the calculator helps families compare a budget to a Self Sufficiency standard and go on and calculate eligibility and financial assistance options until self sufficiency is reached. Case Managers can login and work with clients to help them work toward and achieve self sufficiency.  Admins login to manage the system, run reports & update formula parameters.