When a girl leaves her family to stay at Harbor House, it should be neither a financial blessing nor a burden to the girl's family. The goal in charging a fee is to match the cost of what it would be to house the girl at home.

It takes around USD $110 a day, per resident, to keep Harbor House operational. The maximum cost to anyone--based on a sliding scale that takes income level and family size into account--is currently* USD $95 a day (USD $665 a week).

No one has ever been turned away based on an inability to pay and the Director may waive any or all fees (excluding a one-time USD $100 application fee) after a financial assessment of the family. A sliding fee schedule has been established as a guideline that takes into account the applicant's family size and family income.

Besides services like counseling and medical care, the housing fee covers most basic things like meals, transportation and utilities. There is also a supply of donated maternity clothing that residents can choose from, as well as donated health/beauty aids and toiletries. Any group/family activities such as youth events or field trips are also covered as well as basic educational supplies like notebooks, paper, etc. A notable exception: residents should have extra pocket money available to them for their own personal spending.

* Fees reviewed annually and subject to change.