Basic Needs

Maximum allowable gross income requirements based on family size. Residential and nutritional eligibility requirements. Infants and children: under age 5 years.

None.

Spanish

No age limitations. No income requirements.

Spanish

Pregnant women, breastfeeding women up to 12 months, postpartum women up to 6 months, and infants and children under 5 years. Income guidelines apply.

Interpreting service for any language. Sign language with advanced notice of need.

Pregnant, breastfeeding, and post-partum women. Infants from birth to one year. Children from one to five years. Income eligibility applies. Foster families and other caretakers​/guardians encouraged to apply for children ages birth to five years in their care.

A pregnant woman of any age; An infant or child up to five years of age; A mother of a baby that is up to six months of age; or a breastfeeding mother of a baby that is up to 12 months of age. Must be a resident of New York State, but does not need to be a U.S. citizen. Must meet the income eligibility guidelines or be receiving benefits from Food Stamps, Medicaid or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.

Spanish

Pregnant, post-partum and breastfeeding women. Children under the age of 5 years.