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