 
Information Memorandums (IMs)—2006
Head Start Family Income Guidelines for 2006
[Attachment for Information Memorandum] ACF–IM–HS–06–02
2006 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...........................................................$9,800
2............................................................ 13,200
3............................................................ 16,600
4............................................................ 20,000
5............................................................ 23,400
6............................................................ 26,800
7............................................................ 30,200
8............................................................ 33,600
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For family units with more than 8 members, add $3,400 for each
additional person.
2006 Poverty Guidelines for Alaska
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Size of family unit Poverty Guideline
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1.......................................................... $12,250
2............................................................ 16,500
3............................................................ 20,750
4............................................................ 25,000
5............................................................ 29,250
6............................................................ 33,500
7............................................................ 37,750
8............................................................ 42,000
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For family units with more than 8 members, add 4,250 for each
additional person.
2006 Poverty Guidelines for Hawaii
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Size of family unit Poverty guideline
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1.......................................................... $11,270
2............................................................ 15,180
3............................................................ 19,090
4............................................................ 23,000
5............................................................ 26,910
6............................................................ 30,820
7............................................................ 34,730
8............................................................ 38,640
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For family units with more than 8 members, add $3,910 for each
additional person.
See also:
The 2006 Family Income Guidelines (ACYF-IM-HS-06-02)