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What type of income are Steven's parents providing by allowing him to take his bedroom furniture and bedding?

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In-kind income

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How might Diana and her family locate an appropriate assistance program during her time off work following an accident?

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Go to www.govbenefits.gov on the web.

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Julie is a single mother who recently lost her job and wants to train in the medical field to support her children. Which government program might offer her assistance for living expenses and job training? Options: Earned income tax credit, Unemployment insurance, TANF, Medicare.

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TANF

Front

Which federal program offers a financial incentive to file a tax return for those earning just above minimum wage?

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Earned income tax credit

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Which federal program assists low-income families in purchasing nutritious foods? Options: SNAP, TANF, Social Security, Medicare

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SNAP

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Which statement is true of government assistance programs?

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The ultimate goal of government programs is to help individuals become self-sufficient and independent.

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Which organization would qualify as a nonprofit for Erica's community service? Options: An extracurricular activity in her school, The local private daycare center, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Her elderly neighbor who needs yard work done.

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Big Brothers/Big Sisters

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Due to unexpected circumstances, Ariel is temporarily receiving income from a government assistance program. The funds she receives through the government program are most likely funded by:

• small fees proportional to the income of clients.
• taxes at the local, state, and federal levels.
• donations from large corporations.
• fees that are charged to some, but not all, clients using the programs.

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taxes at the local, state, and federal levels.

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In which situation would the individual most likely be receiving Medicare funds? Options: Jim is a 37-year-old man who lost his job and is unable to afford health insurance for himself or his children. Ivan is 60 years old and was injured at work. His employer needs to provide temporary income for him. Rachel is a seventeen-year-old high school student who is pregnant and needs assistance with her medical expenses. Rosie is 67 years old and in need of a health insurance program.

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

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Alyssa’s childcare provider called to tell her that the provider’s young daughter woke up ill and she won’t be able to care for Alyssa’s son today. 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
• a non-profit organization
• neighborhood watch

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social capital