Portland, ME – St. Louis and St. Elizabeth’s Child Development Centers, programs of Catholic Charities Maine, announce their participation in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program. Meals are available at no separate charge to all enrolled participants. Catholic Charities Child Development Centers do not discriminate against any participant because of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age.
Child and Adult Care Food Program
Income Eligibility Guidelines
Effective from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018
Eligibility Scale For “FREE” Meals
Family Size |
Annual |
Monthly |
Twice Per Month |
Every Two Weeks |
Weekly |
1 |
15,678 |
1,307 |
654 |
603 |
302 |
2 |
21, 112 |
1,760 |
880 |
812 |
406 |
3 |
26,546 |
2,213 |
1,107 |
1,021 |
511 |
4 |
31,980 |
2,665 |
1,333 |
1,230 |
615 |
5 |
37,414 |
3,118 |
1,559 |
1,439 |
720 |
6 |
42,848 |
3,571 |
1,786 |
1,648 |
824 |
7 |
48,282 |
4,024 |
2,012 |
1,857 |
929 |
8 |
53,716 |
4,477 |
2,239 |
2,066 |
1,033 |
Each Additional Family Member |
5,434 |
453 |
227 |
209 |
105 |
Eligibility Scale For “Reduced-Price” Meals
Family Size |
Annual |
Monthly |
Twice Per Month |
Every Two Weeks |
Weekly |
1 |
22,311 |
1,860 |
930 |
859 |
430 |
2 |
30,044 |
2,504 |
1,252 |
1,156 |
578 |
3 |
37,777 |
3,149 |
1,575 |
1,453 |
727 |
4 |
45,510 |
3,793 |
1,897 |
1,751 |
876 |
5 |
53,243 |
4,437 |
2,219 |
2,048 |
1,024 |
6 |
60,976 |
5,082 |
2,541 |
2,346 |
1,173 |
7 |
68,709 |
5,726 |
2,863 |
2,643 |
1,322 |
8 |
76,442 |
6,371 |
3,186 |
2,941 |
1,471 |
Each Additional Family Member |
7,733 |
645 |
323 |
298 |
149 |
Please Note: When determining income at the monthly level, please use the following criteria:
Weekly Income x 4.333 weeks
Bi-weekly Income x 2.15 weeks
For further information on participating centers and/or homes, contact the above institution.
This Institution is an equal opportunity provider
About Catholic Charities Maine
Since 1966, Catholic Charities Maine has provided high-quality, community-based, social services to people of all faiths, beliefs, and economic backgrounds. As one of the largest human service agencies in the state, we are committed to helping children and adults overcome adversity and achieve self-sufficiency. More than .91 of every dollar we receive goes directly to serving our neighbors in need. To learn more, please visit www.ccmaine.org or call 1-800-781-8550.
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