Seeing families near you is free
In My City you can see nearby families with children of a similar age without paying anything.
Starting a conversation uses 1 credit
Messaging a family in your area for the first time when they aren't at your school or PTA costs 1 credit. If that family doesn't reply within 72 hours, the credit is refunded.
Families in your Space cost nothing
If both families are in the same Space (the same school, PTA or club), the conversation doesn't use credits. To get you started, you receive 3 welcome credits when you complete your profile and the affinity questionnaire.