The 2019 U.S. Poverty Guidelines
Adoptive families must meet 125% of the U.S. poverty guidelines. Here are the numbers from the US Department of Health.
Please see their website for more information.
https://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty-guidelines
| 2019 POVERTY GUIDELINES FOR THE 48 CONTIGUOUS STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA | |
|---|---|
| PERSONS IN FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD | POVERTY GUIDELINE |
| For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $4,420 for each additional person. | |
| 1 | $12,490 |
| 2 | $16,910 |
| 3 | $21,330 |
| 4 | $25,750 |
| 5 | $30,170 |
| 6 | $34,590 |
| 7 | $39,010 |
| 8 |
$43,430 |
| 2019 POVERTY GUIDELINES FOR ALASKA | |
|---|---|
| PERSONS IN FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD | POVERTY GUIDELINE |
| For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $5,530 for each additional person. | |
| 1 | $15,600 |
| 2 | $21,130 |
| 3 | $26,660 |
| 4 | $32,190 |
| 5 | $37,720 |
| 6 | $43,250 |
| 7 | $48,780 |
| 8 | $54,310 |
| 2019 POVERTY GUIDELINES FOR HAWAII | |
|---|---|
| PERSONS IN FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD | POVERTY GUIDELINE |
| For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $5,080 for each additional person. | |
| 1 | $14,380 |
| 2 | $19,460 |
| 3 | $24,540 |
| 4 | $29,620 |
| 5 | $34,700 |
| 6 | $39,780 |
| 7 | $44,860 |
| 8 | $49,940 |