Rates for Care
Updated December 2023:
T4T Caregiving practices Justice Pricing on a self-selected sliding scale. This means that you will choose your rate within our sliding scale range based on your level of financial access. To determine the appropriate tier for yourself, please refer to the Green Bottle image:
T4T Caregiving practices Justice Pricing on a self-selected sliding scale. This means that you will choose your rate within our sliding scale range based on your level of financial access. To determine the appropriate tier for yourself, please refer to the Green Bottle image:
A description of The Green Bottle image is available on the original creator's blog at this link.
Our sliding scale range for live-in care is $400-$200 per day.*
This means that those in Tier 3 should pay $400 per day. If you fall under Tier 2, consider paying in the middle of the scale, around $300 per day. For those in Tier 1, consider paying as low as $200 per day.
Our sliding scale is built on trust, honesty, and community. There is no application process for the lower rates and we do not ask for proof of income. We trust you to be honest in your assessment of your economic reality, so we can continue offering live-in care rates lower than industry standard in an effort to make our services more accessible to the trans community.
Our caregivers have limited slots available for the lower end of the scale. Please be mindful that if you choose to pay at the low end of the scale when you can truthfully afford a higher rate, you are limiting access to those who genuinely need the lowest rates.
*In addition to the rate for care, you must also cover your caregiver's travel expenses, a $150 administrative fee, and provide food for yourself and your caregiver during your time together. Please note that T4T Caregiving is a collective of independent caregivers, so you will pay your caregiver directly.
This means that those in Tier 3 should pay $400 per day. If you fall under Tier 2, consider paying in the middle of the scale, around $300 per day. For those in Tier 1, consider paying as low as $200 per day.
Our sliding scale is built on trust, honesty, and community. There is no application process for the lower rates and we do not ask for proof of income. We trust you to be honest in your assessment of your economic reality, so we can continue offering live-in care rates lower than industry standard in an effort to make our services more accessible to the trans community.
Our caregivers have limited slots available for the lower end of the scale. Please be mindful that if you choose to pay at the low end of the scale when you can truthfully afford a higher rate, you are limiting access to those who genuinely need the lowest rates.
*In addition to the rate for care, you must also cover your caregiver's travel expenses, a $150 administrative fee, and provide food for yourself and your caregiver during your time together. Please note that T4T Caregiving is a collective of independent caregivers, so you will pay your caregiver directly.
Additional Local Services
While we offer live-in caregiving anywhere in the continental US, we also offer other services if you are recovering in one of our areas with a local caregiver and you do not need full overnight care. These local services include:
-Daytime care only after minor procedures
-Short drop-in visits after minor procedures
-Day of surgery support and transportation
-Transportation to and from appointments, etc.
-Running errands
These local services are available in/around the following cities:
San Francisco, CA
San Jose, CA
San Diego, CA
Seattle, WA
Fort Collins, CO
Milwaukee, WI
New York City, NY
Philadelphia, PA
Nashville, TN
Atlanta, GA
Availability is limited. Please inquire regarding rates and availability for these individualized services.
-Daytime care only after minor procedures
-Short drop-in visits after minor procedures
-Day of surgery support and transportation
-Transportation to and from appointments, etc.
-Running errands
These local services are available in/around the following cities:
San Francisco, CA
San Jose, CA
San Diego, CA
Seattle, WA
Fort Collins, CO
Milwaukee, WI
New York City, NY
Philadelphia, PA
Nashville, TN
Atlanta, GA
Availability is limited. Please inquire regarding rates and availability for these individualized services.
To book your caregiver, our payment policy is as follows:
A non-refundable deposit of $300 is required to secure your caregiver. This amount goes toward your total care cost. The remaining balance will be split into two payments:
Cancellation Policy:
We understand that things can change at any moment - insurance issues may arise, travel may not work out, or other unforeseen circumstances. We fully support your autonomous right to change your plans, and we also understand that your plans may change due to circumstances beyond your control. Regardless of the reason for cancellation, we require a cancellation fee because your caregiver has committed days/weeks of their time to you. These spots cannot be filled on short notice, causing your caregiver to be out of work in the event of a cancellation.
To supplement this loss, our policy is as follows:
Note: If you have paid any travel expenses for your caregiver at the time of cancellation, those will be refunded in full, except in the case that the travel is no longer refundable from the airline or other travel company. We recommend booking refundable travel and lodging.
- 50% of balance will be due 4 weeks prior to start date of service
- 50% remainder will be due 2 weeks prior to start date of service
Cancellation Policy:
We understand that things can change at any moment - insurance issues may arise, travel may not work out, or other unforeseen circumstances. We fully support your autonomous right to change your plans, and we also understand that your plans may change due to circumstances beyond your control. Regardless of the reason for cancellation, we require a cancellation fee because your caregiver has committed days/weeks of their time to you. These spots cannot be filled on short notice, causing your caregiver to be out of work in the event of a cancellation.
To supplement this loss, our policy is as follows:
- Canceling anytime after paying non-refundable deposit: forfeit deposit
- Canceling 21 – 27 days before care start date: forfeit 20% of care total
- Canceling 14 – 20 days before care start date: forfeit 30% of care total
- Canceling 7 – 13 days before care start date: forfeit 40% of care total
- Canceling 1 – 6 days before care start date: forfeit 50% of care total
- Leaving early after check-in or altering the booking after start date: no refunds or credits issued
Note: If you have paid any travel expenses for your caregiver at the time of cancellation, those will be refunded in full, except in the case that the travel is no longer refundable from the airline or other travel company. We recommend booking refundable travel and lodging.