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Catholic Charities Child Development Centers to Participate in the USDA Food Program

July 27, 2017

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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