The following FAQS are regarding income that is obtained through contributions. Examples would include money from relatives, friends, charity organizations, etc.

A GOFUNDME account was set up for the Rawlins Family because Mr. Rawlins was involved in a car accident and has incurred medical bills. A total amount of $3,000 has been contributed to the account. How is this considered? How do we verify this?

The worker should count the actual value of funds accessible to the household at the time of the interview as a liquid resource.

Ms. Ranch states during her SNAP interview that her father gives her $50 each week to help her out with daily expenses. How is this considered? How do we verify this?

This can be verified by a conversation with the father. We would count the income as an unearned contribution. It would be figured for a monthly amount $50. X 4.3 = $215.

Mr. Trident says that his parents have been buying him and his two children groceries for the last 3 months as he has been laid off from work. How is this considered? How do we verify this?

If the parents are purchasing the groceries and providing it to his family it is considered as in-kind and not countable on the case. If the parents are providing him money in hand to purchase groceries the amount they provide would be counted on the case as a contribution. It can be verified by a conversation (telephone call) with the parents.

Mrs. Kirk is separated from her husband. He is no longer in the home; however, they share a joint checking account where the husband’s income is deposited. How do we count this income?

We would count the amount that is available for the household’s use as a contribution. This can be verified by a conversation with the husband.

The Ramesy family recently adopted two children and are receiving an adoption subsidy. How do we count this income?

We count adoption subsidy and guardianship payments as income to the parent not the child. Document the payment in FACS case notes as income for the parents but enter the income in the FACS Income tab for the child when the child is in the food benefits household.
When the child is not in the food benefit household or when the parent is an ineligible or disqualified household member, enter the income in the FACS Income tab for the parent as a contribution and document the reason in FACS case notes.