Families

Adoption Credit | Internal Revenue Service

Nonrefundable federal credit that reimburses qualified adoption expenses and certain adoption fees.

Amount: Up to $16,810 per eligible child for tax year 2024 Deadline: Apr 15, 2025 Location: United States

Child Tax Credit | Internal Revenue Service

The Child Tax Credit (CTC) reduces federal income tax for eligible families and can provide a refundable Additional Child Tax Credit.

Amount: Up to $2,000 per qualifying child under age 17 (up to $1,600 refundable for 2024 returns) Deadline: Apr 15, 2025 Location: United States

Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) | Internal Revenue Service

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable federal tax credit for low- and moderate-income workers and families.

Amount: Up to $7,830 for tax year 2024 (families with three or more qualifying children) Deadline: Apr 15, 2025 Location: United States

Minnesota Child Tax Credit

Refundable credit that provides up to $1,750 per qualifying child to Minnesota families, regardless of tax liability.

Type: Benefit Amount: $1,750 per qualifying child, with maximums phased out at higher incomes Deadline: April 15 each year (claims allowed up to 3.5 years later) Location: Minnesota

National School Lunch Program: More Than Just Free Food

A comprehensive guide to the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), helping families access free or reduced-price meals and unlocking hidden educational benefits.

Type: Benefit Amount: Free or Reduced-Price Meals (approx. value $1,500/year per child) Deadline: Apply anytime during the school year Location: United States

Office of Head Start (OHS) | The Administration for Children and Families

Comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and family support services for low-income children from birth to age five and pregnant women.

Amount: Free comprehensive services Deadline: Dec 31, 2025 Location: United States

SUN Bucks (Summer EBT): How to Get $120 Per Child for Groceries

A complete guide to the new SUN Bucks program, providing $120 per eligible child to help families buy groceries during the summer break.

Type: Benefit Amount: $120 per eligible child (Summer 2025) Deadline: Varies by state (typically late spring/early summer) Location: United States