We have tried to keep documentation minimal but will need some documents to verify that you meet the eligibility criteria, such as your household income, that you live in one of the eligible zip codes, and that you are the parent/legal guardian caring for a Black/African American or American Indian/Alaska Native child 0-5 years of age. Some examples of documents that will help establish your eligibility are listed below, but the list is not all-inclusive. We will work with you individually after you are selected into the program if you have questions about this.
Documents to verify identity:
– Native American Tribal Photo ID/Enrollment card
– Driver’s License or State ID
– US Passport
– Non-United States Passport
– Military ID
– Green Card
– Certification of naturalization (Form N-550 or N-570)
– Certificate of citizenship (Form N-560 or N-561)
– Learner’s Permit
– Temporary Visitor Driver’s License
– Other governmental or Tribal issued photo ID
– Two forms of non-photo ID
– Documents to verify residence in one of the eligible zip codes
– Driver’s License, state ID or government issued photo ID with home address (applicants may use this for both identity and residency verification)
– Auto Insurance card
– Lease Agreement or mortgage payment documents with home address, indicating current residency from a recent month
– House deed with full address and applicant’s name
– Utility bill, landline phone bill, internet bill or property tax bill in applicant’s name from last 90 days with service address
– Paycheck stub with address information within last 3 months with full address
– Public Assistance/benefit card or letter with full address
– Military ID with issues and expiration dates and full address
– Medical Insurance card or registration paperwork
– Residency verified by a current service provider
Documents to verify household income:
– Notice of Action or proof of participation in CalFresh, Medi-Cal, CalWORKs, etc.
– Most recent Federal Income Tax Form (Form 1040, Schedule C or other filed tax form)
– Wage documents from a relevant time period for all adults in the home that earn income:
– Most recent paycheck stub(s) from employer(s)
– W2 or 1099s
– Unemployment award letter (last 12 months)
– Self-employed tax forms
– SSDI income forms
– Letter on company letterhead with gross monthly/annual income
– Bank statement showing income deposits/transactions
Documents to verify you are the parent/legal guardian caring for a Black/African American or American Indian/Alaska Native child ages 0-5 (one or more may be used)
– Doctor’s note/medical visit summary
– Birth records
– Child’s birth certificate
– Documentation from a Tribe, Tribal Organization, or Bureau of Indian Affairs
– Daycare/Pre-school/school records
– Other documentation that speaks to eligibility requirements
*Note: FFESP Staff will work with each family as needed to verify child eligibility.