Trial Job

At this income level, and no other assets, you should qualify for food stamps:*
W/1 child = $37/month
2 children = $138/month
3 children = $229/month
4 children = $309/month
5 children = $410/month

Enter into the budget line item the amount you would spend on food beyond the amount you receive in food stamps. Remember that food stamps will not cover alcohol or food purchases from restaurants.

*Food stamp allocations are based upon a number of factors. This amount is based upon: no child support is received, no medical expenses occurred, rent is $500/month not including utilities, and no other income is received. Also, the $300 monthly subsidy to W-2 Trial Job employer is subtracted from the employee's total earned income and counted as unearned income per Food Stamp policy.

Source: Wisc Department of Workforce Development.


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