United Ways of Texas, in partnership with RAISE Texas and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, is proud to bring the Career Ladder Identifier and Financial Forecaster (CLIFF) Dashboard to Texas. This innovative tool empowers Texans to make informed career decisions and navigate the challenges of “benefits cliffs.”
What Are Benefits Cliffs?
Benefits cliffs occur when a family’s income increases due to career advancement, causing them to lose eligibility for public assistance programs. This sudden or gradual loss of benefits can leave families in a worse financial position, creating a significant barrier to economic mobility.
How the CLIFF Dashboard Helps
The CLIFF Dashboard is designed to guide individuals in identifying in-demand career pathways that allow them to overcome potential benefits cliffs. By analyzing factors like income, region, occupation, and family dynamics, the tool helps Texans plan for income changes and progress along rewarding career paths without compromising financial stability.
This first-of-its-kind tool in Texas is here to support hardworking individuals and families as they achieve long-term financial success.
Watch the CLIFF Dashboard training
Use the CLIFF Dashboard.
