What income limits do I have to meet?

On this page, we break down income requirements that determine eligibility for many of our programs.

The table below is the Federal Poverty Level that is published annually by Health and Human Services (HHS). It lists annual income but some programs consider monthly income instead. If you are not sure whether you qualify, or if your income is close to the amount listed, please start a conversation with us so we can take a closer look.

Family Size	100% of the poverty level: Head Start (up to 130% in some cases), Early Head Start	175% of the poverty level: Family Development and Self-Sufficiency (FaDSS)	200% of the poverty level: Utility assistance, water, sewer, air conditioners, fans, furnace repair, and Weatherization.
1	$15,650	$27,388	$31,300
2	$21,500	$37,013	$42,300
3	$26,650	$46,638	$53,300
4	$32,150	$56,263	$64,300
5	$37,650	$65,888	$75,300
6	$43,150	$75,513	$86,300
7	$48,650	$85,138	$97,300
8	$54,150	$94,763	$108,300
Over 8	Add $5,500 Each Additional Person	Add $9,625 Each Additional Person	Add $11,000 Each Additional Person

Note: 
For Head Start / Early Head Start, your family can automatically qualify if you receive SNAP (food assistance) benefits. Additionally, some families can qualify with income up to 130% of the poverty level even if they do not receive SNAP benefits.

For FaDSS (Family Development & Self-Sufficiency), your family is eligible if you receive SNAP (food assistance), FIP (Family Investment Program), or are enrolled in Promise Jobs.

The Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) program provides child care referral services to all parents and does not have income guidelines or restrictions.