Source of Income for Children
Sources of Child Income Examples
Earnings from work
• A child has a regular full or part-time job where they earn
a salary or wages
Social Security
- Disability Payments
- Survivors Benefits
•
A child is blind or disabled and receives Social Security benefits
• A par
ent is disabled, retired, or deceased, and their child receives
Social Security benefits
Income from person outside of household
• A friend or extended family member reguarly gives
a child spending money
Income from any other source
• A child receives regular income from a private pension fund,
annuity, or trust
Source of Income for Adults
Earnings from Work
Public Assistance/Alimony/
Child Support
Pensions/Retirement/
All other sources of income
• Salary, wages, cash bonuses
• Net income from self-employment
(farm or business)
If you are in the U.S. Military:
• Basic pay and cash bonuses (do NOT
include combat pay, FSSA, or privatized
housing allowances)
• Allowances for o-base housing, food,
and clothing
• Unemployment benefits
• Workers compensation
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Cash assistance from State or local
government
• Alimony payments
• Child support payments
• Veterans benefits
• Strike benefits
• Social Security (including railroad
retirement and black lung benefits)
• Private Pensions or disability benefits
• Income from trusts or estates
• Annuities
• Investment income
• Earned interest
• Rental income
• Regular cash payments from
outside household
Children’s Ethnic and Racial Identities (Optional)
OPTIONAL
We are required to ask for information about your children’s race and ethnicity. This information is important and helps to make sure we are fully serving our community. Responding to this section is optional
and does not aect your children’s eligibility for receiving meals during care.
Ethnicity (check one):
Hispanic or Latino Not Hispanic or Latino
American Indian or Alaskan Native Asian Black or African American Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander White
Race (check one or more):
The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act requires the information on this
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, oces, and
application. You do not have to give the information, but if you do not, the funds your child
employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex,
care center/provider receives may be impacted. You must include the last four digits of
disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who
require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the
the social security number of the adult household member who signs the application. The
Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the
Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
last four digits of the social security number is not required when you apply on behalf of
a foster child or you list a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary
Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program or Food Distribution Program on Indian
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.
Reservations (FDPIR) case number or other FDPIR identifier for your child or when you
gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA oce, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the
indicate that the adult household member signing the application does not have a social
form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
security number. We will use your information to determine the meal reimbursement for
your child care center/provider. We MAY share your eligibility information with education,
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FAX: (202) 690-7442; or *Only use this address if
health, and nutrition programs to help them evaluate, fund, or determine benefits for their
Oce of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
EMAIL: program.intake@usda.gov. you are filing a complaint
programs, auditors for program reviews, and law enforcement ocials to help them look
of discrimination.
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Annual Income Conversion: Weekly x 52, Every 2 Weeks x 26, Twice a Month x 24, Monthly x 12
How often?
Eligibility
Total Income
Weekly Bi-Weekly 2x MonthMonthly
Household size
Categorial Eligibility
Free Reduced Denied
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