• You must prove you are who you say you are. 
  • List everyone in your household, even if you are not applying for them. 
  • For the household members included in this application, one of the following must be provided: Birth Certificate Old Families First EBT Card Driver’s License Work or School ID 
  • You must provide a Social Security Number for all household members included on the application. 
  • You must prove where you live (unless you are homeless). For example, you must bring: Current rent receipt (with landlord’s name and phone number, your mailing address, and amount of rent) Current rental assistance (HUD) agreement Current mortgage statement and/or tax bill Current lease  
  • If you are not able to work, for medical reasons, you must provide a doctor’s note. 
  • If you are not a U.S. citizen, you must provide a current I-94 or current I-551 (green card). n Resources: In most cases, we do not count resources unless you receive income from them. 
  • You must provide records, statements or proof of their current value: Bank account (savings/checking) Recreational vehicle(s) such as a boat or motor home Savings bond Trust fund Money in a credit union Christmas Club n Income: You must provide the source of the income, amount and how often you receive it. Earned Income: your pay stubs for the prior month, showing gross wages and deductions. If you are self- employed, use last year’s tax records. Unearned Income: Copy of award letter for pension or VA Letter from employer stating amount of private disability Child Support (copy of court order or letter from absent parent) Signed/dated letter from provider of any money you receive on a regular basis 
  • Expenses: What you are billed each month. Rent receipt Mortgage statement Property Taxes Home Owner’s Insurance (if not included in your mortgage) Gas/Electric bill Phone bill Water/Sewer bill Coal/Wood/Oil bills School Expenses (Tuition, Books, Supplies, Mandatory Fees, Transportation) n Medical Bills: This information is needed only for those people over age 60 or people who are disabled. 
  • Child Care: If you are paying for child care so you can work, go to job training or look for a job, you need a signed and dated letter from your child care provider with the following information: Name of child care provider Hourly fee Number of hours per week they provide child care n Child Support: If you are under a court order to pay child support and you are paying it, you need proof of the following: Who you pay Amount you pay Child(ren)’s name(s) Court order number