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Alyssa’s friend, who is a stay‐at‐home mother, agrees to care for Alyssa’s son today so Alyssa can go to work. Alyssa has utilized:

• family child care

• social capital

• neighborhood watch

Which statement is true of government assistance programs?

• Government programs were developed to help one specific socio‐economic group.

• The ultimate goal of government programs is for individuals to become self‐sufficient and independent.

Steven is moving into his first apartment and his parents said he can take the furniture in his bedroom.His parents are providing for him with which type of income:

• gift income

• in-kind income

Which of the following would qualify as a non‐profit?

• Big Brothers/Big Sisters

• extracurricular activies

• local private daycare center

Which government program might offer her assistance to help with living expenses and job training?

• Medicare

• TANF

• Earned income tax credit

Which federal program assists low income families in purchasing nutritious foods?

• SNAP

• TANF

• Social Security

How can you explore government assistance programs?

• Call the Social Security Administration

• Contact her local bank

• Go to www.govbenefits.gov

In which of the situations below would the individual most likely be receiving Medicare funds?

• Rosie is 67 years old and in need of a health insurance program.

• Jim is a 37 year old man who lost his job and is unable to afford health insurance for himself or his children.

The funds she receives through the government program are most likely funded by:

• taxes at the local, state, and federal levels

• donations from large corporations

Which federal program will encourage you to file a tax return by offering a financial incentive to them?

• Social security

• Earned income tax credit

• TANF