Child Care Connections, Inc. of Moore County, No. 7166, announces the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Agriculture-funded Child and Adult Care Food Program. The same meals will be available at no separate charge to enrolled participants at participating family child-care homes.

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, Child Care Connections and these institutions are prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

The following household size and income standards are used to determine eligibility, effective July 1, 2001-June 30, 2002:

1. $11,167; $ 931; $215.

2. $15,093; $1,258; $291.

3. $19,019; $1,585; $366.

4. $22,945; $1,913; $442.

5. $26,871; $2,240; $517.

6. $30,797; $2,567; $593.

7. $34,723; $2,894; $668.

8. $38,649; $3,221; $744.

For each additional household member, add +3926; +5,587; +328; +466; +76; +108.

Children who are members of AFDC assistance units, food stamp of FDPIR households or are Head Start participants are automatically eligible to receive free meal benefits. Adults participating in adult day care centers who are members of food stamp or FDPIR households or who are SSI or Medicaid participants are automatically eligible to receive free benefits.