Information Memorandums (IMs) - 2003

Head Start Family Income Guidelines for 2003
[Attachment for Information Memorandum] ACYF-IM-HS-03-03

2003 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...........................................................$8,980
2............................................................ 12,120
3............................................................ 15,260
4............................................................ 18,400
5............................................................ 21,540
6............................................................ 24,680
7............................................................ 27,820
8............................................................ 30,960
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For family units with more than 8 members, add $3,140 for each
additional person.

2003 Poverty Guidelines for Alaska
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Size of family unit                               Poverty Guideline
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1.......................................................... $11,210
2............................................................ 15,140
3............................................................ 19,070
4............................................................ 23,000
5............................................................ 26,930
6............................................................ 30,860
7............................................................ 34,790
8............................................................ 38,720
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For family units with more than 8 members, add $3,930 for each
additional person.

2003 Poverty Guidelines for Hawaii
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Size of family unit                               Poverty guideline
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1.......................................................... $10,330
2............................................................ 13,940
3............................................................ 17,550
4............................................................ 21,160
5............................................................ 24,770
6............................................................ 28,380
7............................................................ 31,990
8............................................................ 35,600
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For family units with more than 8 members, add $3,610 for each
additional person.

See also:
     The 2003 Family Income Guidelines (ACYF-IM-HS-03-03)