Additional Benefits for Children and Families

Child Tax Credit

There’s still time to claim the Child Tax Credit. Families can get up to $3,600 for each child. Most families are eligible for this credit, even if they don’t usually file taxes.

Families can claim their child tax credit by going to www.getCTC.org/az

Affordable Connectivity Program

The Affordable Connectivity Program aims to lower household internet costs for families who are approved to receive free or reduced-price meals under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program.

View the Affordable Connectivity Program Flyer

From the Health and Nutrition Services Blog

2023 Farm Fresh Challenge Tue, Sep 20 2022

2023 Farm Fresh Challenge

Interested in Creating Your Kitchen? Fri, May 7 2021

The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) is excited to announce a new partnership with the Chef Ann Foundation, Life Time Foundation, and Whole Kids Foundation! These organizations are part of the newly formed ScratchWorks Collective and are dedicated to improving the quality of school meals and love sharing their expertise with school nutrition professionals. These partners look forward to supporting 10 Arizona Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) in a three-phase program to help operators regain their kitchens and menus as they recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Chef Ann Foundation will kick-off this collaborative work by sending a culinary trained school food operational expert to each of the selected LEAs for a one-day on-site consultation to create a two-year plan with built-in mentoring designed to transform your kitchens, develop your staff, and take control of your finances to support the menu of your dreams.