To qualify, you must:
- Live in Boulder County now and stay here for the whole time you are in the program.
- Have a child born on or after Nov. 3, 2022. Your child must be under 4 for the whole application window.
- Be 18 or older when you apply
- Have a household income before taxes at or below 30% of the Area Median Income (AMI). AMI is the middle income for the area. If you’re already in Nurturing Futures and are applying again, there is no income limit.
| Household Size | Total Income Before Taxes |
| 2 | $36,000 |
| 3 | $40,500 |
| 4 | $45,000 |
| 5 | $48,600 |
| 6 | $52,200 |
| 7 | $55,800 |
| 8 | $59,400 |
One application per household: A child under 4 can be named on only one application. If two households share custody of the same child, only the first application submitted is accepted.
How We Figure Your Income
When you apply, we look at your household income before taxes, sometimes called your gross income. It must be at or below 30% of AMI.
To add up your income before taxes, include all money, taxable and not taxable, for everyone in your household. That means you, your spouse or partner, and anyone who depends on you, such as children, students, or family members who are elderly, sick, or disabled.
Note: The meaning of “household income” changes from program to program. This is the meaning for Nurturing Futures.
What Counts as a Household
A household is a group of people who live together and share expenses. Your household includes you, your spouse or partner, and anyone who depends on you for most of their expenses. If you live with people who support themselves, you count as separate households. Do not count roommates or tenants.
