Information Memorandums (IMs)—2005

[Attachment] Head Start Family Income Guidelines for 2005
ACYF–IM–HS–05–01

2005 Poverty Guidelines for the 48 Contiguous States
and the District of Columbia
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Size of family unit                               Poverty guideline
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1...........................................................$$9,570
2............................................................ 12,830
3............................................................ 16,090
4............................................................ 19,350
5............................................................ 22,610
6............................................................ 25,870
7............................................................ 29,130
8............................................................ 32,390
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For family units with more than 8 members, add $3,260 for each
additional member. (The same increment applies to smaller family sizes also,
as can be seen in the figures above.)

2005 Poverty Guidelines for Alaska
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Size of family unit                               Poverty Guideline
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1.......................................................... $11,950
2............................................................ 16,030
3............................................................ 20,110
4............................................................ 24,190
5............................................................ 28,270
6............................................................ 32,350
7............................................................ 36,430
8............................................................ 40,510
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For family units with more than 8 members, add $4,080 for each
additional member. (The same increment applies to smaller family sizes also,
as can be seen in the figures above.)

2005 Poverty Guidelines for Hawaii
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Size of family unit                               Poverty guideline
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1.......................................................... $11,010
2............................................................ 14,760
3............................................................ 18,510
4............................................................ 22,260
5............................................................ 26,010
6............................................................ 29,760
7............................................................ 33,510
8............................................................ 37,260
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For family units with more than 8 members, add $3,750 for each
additional member. (The same increment applies to smaller family sizes also,
as can be seen in the figures above.)

See also:
The 2005 Family Income Guidelines (ACYF–IM–HS–05–01)