Chapter 19: Income Eligibility

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Chapter 19: Income Eligibility

Table of Contents

Definition of Terms	1
Children	2
Categorical Eligibility	2
Income Information	3
Household Members	6
Social Security Number	7
Signature	7
Procedure for Determining Eligibility	8

Guidance and Resources

Title	File
Family Day Care Home Sponsor Memo
Federal and State Categorically Eligible Programs
Income Eligibility Form for Families
Income Eligibility Form for Families - Spanish
Income Eligibility Form for Home Providers
Income Eligibility Form for Home Providers - Spanish
Income Eligibility Guidelines for Tiering Determinations
Verification of Current Income

USDA's Foreign Language Translations for Meal Benefit Income Eligibility Forms

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