This document may be photocopied without permission for program use.
This sample form may help you plan a budget for a new family literacy program. This is not a comprehensive list. Many expenses are obvious, while others may not be relevant to your situation.
| Family Literacy Program Expenses | Length of Time or Number | Cost per Expense | Total Amount/ Expense |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needs Assessment & Program Planning | |||
| Staff time researching community needs | |||
| Assessment materials purchased or developed | |||
| Time in partnership development & speaking | |||
| Proposal writing & other fundraising | |||
| Hiring of multilingual staff/interpreters | |||
| Staff Training, Outreach, Preparation | |||
| Facilitator training | |||
| Co-facilitator training | |||
| Training for child care staff | |||
| Training consultant fees | |||
| Police checks for all staff & volunteers | |||
| Program manual | |||
| Community outreach preparation expenses | |||
| Materials (posters, fl yers, brochures etc.) | |||
| Program Facilitation/Staffi ng | |||
| Facilitator (preparing for & delivering sessions) | |||
| Co-facilitator | |||
| Program assistant | |||
| Childcare staff | |||
| Ongoing outreach & follow-up time | |||
| Program Materials | |||
| Delivery materials (flipchart, photocopies) | |||
| Materials for adults (list in advance) | |||
| Materials/resources for children (list in advance) | |||
| Books in different languages | |||
| Age appropriate toys for children | |||
| Materials to loan (book and toy library) | |||
| Homework materials/activities | |||
| Translation of printed materials as needed | |||
| Interpreter for non-English speaking participants | |||