News Release
South Kern Campus
CCCC Child Care Food Program
October 19, 2006
Cerro Coso Child Development Centers announce the continuing sponsorship of the Child Care Food Program. The program is available without charge to all eligible participants. All children are served the same meals at no separate charge. "The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. Persons with disabilities, who require alternative means for communication or program information (Braille, large print, audio tape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 750-5964 (Voice and TDD)."
"To file a discrimination complaint, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C., 29250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (Voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer."
For more information on the Cerro Coso Child Development Center State Preschool or the Cerro Coso Child Development Center located at 10179 Heather Avenue, California City, call (760) 373-1070.
Eligibility Scales for 2006-2007
Child Nutrition Programs' 2006-2007 eligibility scale
Income Eligibility Guidelines
for Free and Reduced-Price Meals or Free Milk
in Child Nutrition Programs
Effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007,
participants from households with incomes at or below the following levels
may be eligible for free or reduced-price meals or free milk.
Note: The new income calculations are based on annual figures and the
following formulas: Monthly = annual income divided by 12; Twice Per Month =
annual income divided by 24; Every Two Weeks = annual income divided by 26;
and Weekly = annual income divided by 52. All dollar amounts are rounded up
to the next whole dollar.
FREE ELIGIBILITY SCALE
Lunch, Breakfast, Milk
Household Size | Annual | Monthly | Twice Per Month | Every Two Weeks | Weekly |
1 | $12,740 | $1,062 | $531 | $490 | $245 |
2 | $17,160 | $1,430 | $715 | $660 | $330 |
3 | $21,580 | $1,799 | $900 | $830 | $415 |
4 | $26,000 | $2,167 | $1,084 | $1,000 | $500 |
5 | $30,420 | $2,535 | $1,268 | $1,170 | $585 |
6 | $34,840 | $2,904 | $1,452 | $1,340 | $670 |
7 | $39,260 | $3,272 | $1,636 | $1,510 | $755 |
8 | $43,680 | $3,640 | $1,820 | $1,680 | $840 |
For each additional family member, add: | + $4,420 | + $369 | + $185 | +$170 | + $85 |
REDUCED-PRICE ELIGIBILITY SCALE
Lunch, Breakfast
Household Size | Annual | Monthly | Twice Per Month | Every Two Weeks | Weekly |
1 | $18,130 | $1,511 | $756 | $698 | $349 |
2 | $24,420 | $2,035 | $1,018 | $940 | $470 |
3 | $30,710 | $2,560 | $1,280 | $1,182 | $591 |
4 | $37,000 | $3,084 | $1,542 | $1,424 | $712 |
5 | $43,290 | $3,608 | $1,804 | $1,665 | $833 |
6 | $49,580 | $4,132 | $2,066 | $1,907 | $954 |
7 | $55,870 | $4,656 | $2,328 | $2,149 | $1,075 |
8 | $62,160 | $5,180 | $2,590 | $2,391 | $1,196 |
For each additional family member, add: | + $6,290 | + $525 | + $263 | + $242 | + $121 |
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Joann Handeland, Director of Public Information (760)
384-6230