G1 © Family Economics & Financial Education – Revised April 2011 – Receiving Unit – Receiving Income from Government Programs – Slide 1 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute University of Arizona Features of Most Government Programs  Provide a temporary safety net to those in need  Often, benefits expire after a set period of time  Most individuals earn more income by returning to work rather than relying on government benefits  Individuals are encouraged to achieve maximum self-sufficiency, independence, and health

G1 © Family Economics & Financial Education – Revised April 2011 – Receiving Unit – Receiving Income from Government Programs – Slide 2 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute University of Arizona All Government Programs are Funded by Taxpayers Taxpayer Income taxProperty taxSales tax Person who pays a tax to governments Tax on income earned Tax on houses, land, automobiles, and other property owned Tax charged on items purchased What are examples of items you have paid taxes to receive?

G1 © Family Economics & Financial Education – Revised April 2011 – Receiving Unit – Receiving Income from Government Programs – Slide 3 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute University of Arizona Federal Programs Created through acts of Congress Programs do not vary from state to state

G1 © Family Economics & Financial Education – Revised April 2011 – Receiving Unit – Receiving Income from Government Programs – Slide 4 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute University of Arizona State Programs Money is received by States determine how money will be distributed Federal grants State taxes What types of taxes does your state charge?

G1 © Family Economics & Financial Education – Revised April 2011 – Receiving Unit – Receiving Income from Government Programs – Slide 5 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute University of Arizona Local Programs Money receivedPrograms typicallyExamples What are examples of programs specific to your community? Local taxes Address local needs City recreation programs Youth programs

G1 © Family Economics & Financial Education – Revised April 2011 – Receiving Unit – Receiving Income from Government Programs – Slide 6 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute University of Arizona 7 Common Government Programs For more information and a list of additional programs go to  As each government program is discussed, determine if the individual/family in your scenario could potentially benefit from the program Event Impact of the event Family, Friends and Non- profits Government Programs

G1 © Family Economics & Financial Education – Revised April 2011 – Receiving Unit – Receiving Income from Government Programs – Slide 7 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute University of Arizona Social Security 17 different programs for people throughout the life span Funding depends on specific program RetirementDisabilitySurvivors Designed for Purpose Retired individuals of a minimum age Provides income during retirement Adults and children who are disabled Families that have lost a wage earner Children who have lost a parent May provide income as well as help to obtain a job Provides income

G1 © Family Economics & Financial Education – Revised April 2011 – Receiving Unit – Receiving Income from Government Programs – Slide 8 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute University of Arizona SNAP (food stamps) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Designed for Funded by Purpose Low income families Federal Money to purchase nutritious food

G1 © Family Economics & Financial Education – Revised April 2011 – Receiving Unit – Receiving Income from Government Programs – Slide 9 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute University of Arizona TANF Designed forFunded byPurpose Temporary Assistance to Needy Families Low income families with children Federally funded but administered at state level Temporary Provides money, job training and other support to help achieve self-sufficiency

G1 © Family Economics & Financial Education – Revised April 2011 – Receiving Unit – Receiving Income from Government Programs – Slide 10 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute University of Arizona Unemployment Insurance Designed for Funded byPurpose Adults who have lost their job through no fault of their own Employers provide funding to a state for distribution Provide income while the person is seeking new employment

G1 © Family Economics & Financial Education – Revised April 2011 – Receiving Unit – Receiving Income from Government Programs – Slide 11 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute University of Arizona Medicaid versus Medicare MedicaidMedicare Designed for Funded by Purpose Certain categories of low- income individuals including: Children Pregnant women Parents of eligible children People with disabilities Elderly needing nursing home care Some individuals under 65 with disabilities Adults over age 65 Federal and StateFederal Provide insurance, especially medical care Provide health insurance

G1 © Family Economics & Financial Education – Revised April 2011 – Receiving Unit – Receiving Income from Government Programs – Slide 12 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute University of Arizona Earned Income Tax Credit Low and moderate income adults who have worked for pay Designed for Federal program Funded by Provide money to adults who file a tax return Purpose

G1 © Family Economics & Financial Education – Revised April 2011 – Receiving Unit – Receiving Income from Government Programs – Slide 13 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute University of Arizona In Review…  Events may happen to anyone at anytime resulting in the need for support from various sources  Most programs are designed to provide a temporary safety net  Citizens are encouraged to achieve maximum self- sufficiency, independence, and health