Family Literacy Program Expenses Length of Time or Number Cost per Expense Total Amount/ Expense
Assessment & Evaluation      
Intake & exit interview time      
Development of assessment materials      
Development & production of various forms      
Research & purchase of standardized tools      
Meeting time to evaluate & improve program      
Analysis of results & report writing      
       
Facilities      
Room rental      
Cleaning & maintenance      
Tables & chairs (child-size and for adults)      
       
Other Expenses      
Snacks/breakfast/lunch      
Reimbursement for food contributed by families      
Bus tickets for participants      
Ongoing professional development for staff      
Transportation expenses for trainer      
“Field trip” expenses      
Gifts/honorariums for special guests      
       
In Kind Donations      
Volunteer time      
Book collection      
Good quality toys      
Facilities (furniture, office equipment & supplies)      
Cooler/bar fridge/coffee-maker      
       
TOTAL      
Other Considerations      
Volunteers pay own expenses?      
Should the program charge a registration fee?      
What expenses can we sustain?