Children with disabilities and children whose home language is not English may be eligible to receive services but must still qualify to participate in publicly funded programs. These children may be able to be served through other funding sources such as Title I, 8(g), and IDEA.
Not categorically eligible, submit the following:
- Provide 4 consecutive check stubs within the previous 45 days, for ALL parent(s) and other adult(s) living in the household, including Social Security Income benefits, if applicable, accompanied by all other applicable income documentation Or
- A statement from the Social Security Administration verifying that the child listed on the application is a recipient of SSI benefits, which must be accompanied by two current pay statements Or
- Official employer letter stating place of employment, hourly rate of pay & average number of hours worked per week Or
- Unemployment Benefits – must submit a Monetary Determination letter from the Workforce Commission Or
- Statements of No Income form, if claiming zero income Or
- Declaration of irregular Employment, if intermittently or self-employed with no other proof of income to provide
- If applicable, please submit a SNAP/Food Stamps benefits statement letter. This letter must include the parent/guardian’s name, the child's name, and valid effective dates. Additionally, if you have a job and receive SNAP benefits, please provide proof of both.
*Statement of No Income and Declaration of Irregular Income information is now available in the application in multiple languages
Used to Verify
- Total household gross income based on hourly rate of pay
*Unemployed families may qualify for multiple funding sources and are required to submit proof of seeking work/job training via the Louisiana Workforce Commission’s HiRE System.
