Families

Adoption Credit | Internal Revenue Service (Tax Year 2025)

Federal adoption tax credit guidance for tax year 2025, including updated limits, phaseout range, and refundable component details.

Amount: Up to $17,280 per eligible child for tax year 2025 (with refundable portion up to $5,000) Deadline: Apr 15, 2026 Location: United States

Child Tax Credit (CTC) | Internal Revenue Service (Tax Year 2025)

Federal Child Tax Credit guidance for tax year 2025, including updated credit amounts, SSN rules, and ACTC refund limits.

Amount: Up to $2,200 per qualifying child under age 17 (up to $1,700 refundable through ACTC for tax year 2025) Deadline: Apr 15, 2026 Location: United States

Claim Up to $1,750 Per Child in Minnesota: A Practical Guide to the Minnesota Child Tax Credit (Refundable Tax Credit)

If you live in Minnesota and you have kids, the Minnesota Child Tax Credit is the kind of benefit you don’t “maybe get around to.

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

Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) | IRS (Tax Year 2025)

Updated IRS EITC guidance for tax year 2025 returns filed in 2026, including current income limits and maximum credit amounts.

Amount: Up to $8,046 for tax year 2025 (three or more qualifying children) Deadline: Apr 15, 2026 Location: United States

Head Start and Early Head Start | Office of Head Start

Federal early childhood education and family services program with local enrollment, waiting-list pathways, and current eligibility-rule context.

Amount: Free comprehensive services for eligible families Deadline: Rolling enrollment; local program calendars and waiting lists apply Location: United States

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

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